5 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S.

In this piece, we will take a look at the five dirtiest cities in the U.S. For more cities, head on over to 25 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S.

5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 85%

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania. It played a central role in the American Revolution and was the capital of the U.S. before Washington, D.C. It is also one of the most populous cities in America, with more than 1.6 million people living in it. Philadelphia is a business hub in Pennsylvania due to its location and houses large firms such as Comcast. Two million households out of the 2.4 million in the Census Bureau’s survey reported that they had not seen any trash, junk, or litter half a block from their home.