50. Kinston, North Carolina
Located in Lenoir County, North Carolina, Kinston is a popular destination for history lovers captivated with the events of the American Civil war. The city has an old-world feel to it, with the right amount of Southern charm to complement its natural, historical and architectural beauty.
Sadly, underneath Kinston’s timeless appeal lies a darker reality: a high rate of violent crime, with reports averaging it at 1,279 incidents for every 100,000 residents who live there.
