Michigan Has One of the Worst Cities to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
Okay, it’s always heartbreaking to see a Michigan city at the bottom of a “best of” list, but now we are even at the bottom of a fabricated study on…
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Okay, it's always heartbreaking to see a Michigan city at the bottom of a "best of" list, but now we are even at the bottom of a fabricated study on zombies. You have to admit, it's pretty hilarious, though.
The crew at LawnLove.com has put together a study to determine the best cities to survive a zombie apocalypse. Because, you never know, right? "In the (unlikely?) event of a zombie uprising, where do the living have the best chance of making it out alive?" the website states. "Inspired by the CDC’s Zombie Preparedness 101 guide, Lawn Love dug through the data graveyard to rank 2022’s Best Cities for Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse." They compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities on 26 key indicators of zombie invasion-preparedness, including the share of the living population in poor health and access to “bunkers,” hunting-gear stores and supermarkets. They used their rankings and in-depth analysis to come up with the final results.
So, which city should we escape during a zombie apocalypse? Detroit, as the Motor City is ranked No. 194 out of 200 when it comes to surviving. There is a bright spot, however, as Grand Rapids is No. 26 on the list. So, when the zombies hit, we'll have to pack our bags and head west. The best city to survive a zombie apocalypse is Orlando, Florida, followed by Salt Lake City, Utah; Honolulu, Hawaii; Portland, Oregon; and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Find the full list here.
Michigan is already the 10th most populated state in the U.S., and now, certain cities in the Mitten are growing. The latest Census data shows that 10 Michigan cities are growing at a faster rate than any others, so if you're looking to start a small business or find a job, these places might be a good bet.
HomeSnacks.com has put together a list of the 10 fastest growing cities in Michigan for 2022, according to the most recent census data. "To figure out which cities are growing the most, we simply had to look at the growth rates for cities sine the beginning of the decade, according to the American Community Survey put out by the census every year," they stated. Specifically, they looked at current population, population in 2010 and the growth rate from 2010 to now using the latest available data, which came out in December 2018.
They ranked all 148 Michigan cities with a population more 5,000 people from highest growth rate to lowest. Seeing that 5,000 was the bottom number, this study is very comprehensive, because it mixes large and smaller cities. "The city with the highest growth rate during this time was crowned the fastest growing city in the Wolverine State," they state.
Read on for the 10 fastest growing cities in Michigan for 2022. I'm familiar with quite a few of these towns, and it's nice to see them getting some recognition. It's worth nothing that one of the most wealthiest areas in the state is on this list, too, in East Grand Rapids. If your town is on the list, think of it as good thing, because it means business is booming, even if things are getting a bit more crowded and built up. Find the full study and more information via HomeSnacks.com here.
10. Rochester
9. Kentwood
8. New Baltimore
7. Frankenmuth
6. Chelsea
Chelsea is a beautiful area in the summer.
https://www.homesnacks.com/mi/chelsea/
5. East Grand Rapids
4. Coldwater
I've been to Coldwater a few times to try out their cool drive-in movie theater!
https://www.homesnacks.com/mi/coldwater/
3. Novi
2. Auburn Hills
1. Rockford
The population in Rockford grew 13.9% during the study period!
10 Fastest Growing Cities In Michigan For 2022
This information is via HomeSnacks.com here.
