16. Danville, Illinois
If open spaces are your thing, then Danville, Illinois just might be the place to visit as it holds close to more than 15,000 acres of public open space per resident, more than any other county in the state. Its location, sitting along the banks of Vermillion River and the shore of Lake Vermillion, makes it an excellent destination for fishing, boating, jet-skiing and waterskiing. But before you pack your bags and go, take a while to learn why Danville, Illinois makes it to our list of dangerous cities in the USA.
Danville, Illinois has a big problem with violent crimes, with 1,741 incidents per 100,000 residents reported in a 2017 crime census by the FBI. Total crime rate is 176% higher than the US average, and statistics suggest that there is a 1 in 14 chance of becoming a victim while there.
