America's ‘Most Boring' Cities List Sparks Outrage From Local Newsrooms
But a new study from Finance Buzz - that's caught the attention of numerous local news outlets, proves I wasn't alone.
The list, which named America's top-20 most boring cities, has gone viral. WCNC – Charlotte, North Carolina's local NBC-affiliate – received plenty of responses to its Instagram post discussing the study. Charlotte checked in at No. 20 on the list, for what it's worth.
What's America's No. 1 most boring city you are likely asking? Well, according to Finance Buzz, that would be Jacksonville, Florida.
Here's the top 20:
Jacksonville, FloridaWichita, KansasCorpus Christi, TexasSioux Falls, South DakotaMemphis, TennesseeSan Antonio, TexasOklahoma City, OklahomaColumbus, OhioTallahassee, FloridaPhoenix, ArizonaAlbuquerque, New MexicoLouisville, KentuckyLexington, KentuckyColorado Springs, ColoradoTulsa, OklahomaIndianapolis, IndianaTucson, ArizonaHouston, TexasVirginia Beach, VirginiaCharlotte, North Carolina
A post from a local Jacksonville Instagram page drew reactions as well from its citizens.
"Been living in Jax for 3 years…ain't no way it's NUMBER ONE on this list," a local replied.
An Instagram page dedicated to the state of Arizona took offense as well to Phoenix being ranked number 10.
"Yet everyone wants to move here," replied a user.
Memphis, Tennessee, which checked in at No. 5, saw one of its city-dedicated Instagram pages make a post as well.
"How is that possible with their history and culture as well as the music that it's known for?" asked a user.
According to Finance Buzz, it considered population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife and signature events and attractions in its evaluation of cities. Clearly, though, locals of the cities included in the list couldn't disagree more with the findings.
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