5 Cities with the Highest Opioid Deaths in the U.S.

In this piece, we will take a look at five cities with the highest opioid deaths in the U.S. For more cities, head on over to 20 Cities with the Highest Opioid Deaths in the U.S.

5. Louisville, Kentucky

Opioid-related drug overdose deaths (per 100,000 population, age-adjusted): 51.2

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky, with a population of nearly seven hundred thousand people. The city is one of the most important centers for the shipping and cargo industries in America. This has also been made possible due to its central location in Kentucky, and Louisville also houses important manufacturing facilities since it is easier to ship raw materials and finished goods to and from the manufacturing plants.