Michigan Has the #3 Murder Capital in the U.S.

It's never a good thing to see a city where you live, or where people you know live, named one of the top murder capitals in the U.S. But, it's a reality that you should know about, because if you live in a dangerous area, then you should take special precautions to stay safe. Now, a new study is out that says one Michigan city is one of the top murder capitals in the U.S. It's actually the No. 3 murder capital.

The study comes from Wallethub, who posted this same study last summer, but they've refreshed the numbers for this fall. The good news is that they do say that even though homicide rates have gone up so much over the years, lately, they are starting to finally come down. "Homicide rates have fallen by an average of roughly 5% in 40 of the most populated U.S. cities between Q3 2021 and Q3 2023," they explain. "For comparison, in Q1 2023, the homicide rate in those cities was 10% higher than Q1 2021."

Wallethub crunched the numbers to find out which U.S. cities have the biggest homicide rate problems. For the study, they looked at "40 of the largest U.S. cities based on per capita homicides in Q3 2023, as well as per capita homicides in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2022 and Q3 2021." Before we get to our state, let's look at the No. 1 murder capital in America. It's Washington, D.C., believe it or not. It's total score is 94.81. Just below them is Memphis, Tennessee, with a total score of 92.44.

So, what about us? Detroit is No. 3 on the list. But, the good news is that the city's total score drops quite a bit from the No. 2 city, with a total score of 72.79. Coming in at No. 4 is Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Finally, No. 5 is Atlanta, Georgia. Find the full list of cities via Wallethub here.

For those currently in the process of job hunting, the market is working in your favor right now. There are plenty of job opportunities available. Representatives from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget came together for a conference in Lansing on Tuesday. The event aimed to chart the course of the state's employment landscape for the next seven years. Additionally, they’re working to ensure people know about the jobs currently in high demand.

Yesterday, the DTMB and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released two publications: Michigan’s Hot 50 and Michigan’s Career Outlook. Michigan’s Hot 50 brochure provides a comprehensive list of careers projected to have high demand and offer competitive wages, with the projections extending until 2030. This informative resource includes key details such as job titles, projected annual job openings, hourly wage ranges, insights into job growth, and the necessary education or training levels.

For people with a high school diploma and short-term training, several careers are expected to experience heightened demand over the next eight years. These careers include amusement and recreation attendants, animal caretakers, exercise trainers, group fitness instructors, bartenders, hosts, and hostesses.

On the other hand, for those with a bachelor’s degree or higher, the demand is projected to be strong for professions including general and operations managers, accountants, auditors, medical and health services managers, physician assistants, and industrial engineers.

The information gathered in these lists is valuable for students and job seekers. It assists them in making informed decisions about their future paths.

"It is our goal to provide our education and workforce partners with the information they need to help Michiganders find their path to high-demand, high-wage jobs," Scott Powell, director of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget's Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives, said in a news release.

Check out these five most in-demand jobs in Michigan, as highlighted by Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. See the complete list here.

The projected annual job openings amount to 6,545, offering an hourly wage spanning from $29 to $72. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 11.9%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor's degree alongside relevant work experience.

The projected annual job openings amount to 7,635, offering an hourly wage spanning from $19 to $29. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 12.7%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a postsecondary nondegree award, short-term on-the-job training, or a license.

The projected annual job openings amount to 8,240, offering an hourly wage spanning from $21 to $40. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 9.6%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include moderate on-the-job training.

The projected annual job openings amount to 6,345, offering an hourly wage spanning from $30 to $38. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 7.9%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor's degree or s license.

The projected annual job openings amount to 1,420, offering an hourly wage spanning from $19 to $30. Anticipated growth from 2020 to 2030 stands at 12%. The usual educational and training prerequisites beyond high school for this role include a bachelor's degree or s license.