Is there reason to fear? Not likely. That said, where you live could make a big difference surviving a zombie apocalypse, according to a study from Lawn Love. They gathered data from 200 of the biggest cities in the United States (South Florida included) and ranked them as 2023's best cities for zombie apocalypse survival.
Miami was ranked No. 4 among the best cities for surviving a zombie apocalypse, with an overall score of 55.45. The study ranked Pembroke Pines as No. 5 among the worst cities, or No. 196 among the best, with a score of 20.99. Miramar was ranked dead last and crowned 2023's worst city for surviving a zombie apocalypse. With an overall score of 19.34, Lawn Love says suburban cities landed at the bottom for missing access to survival essentials from supermarkets to pharmacies and outdoor gear shops.
BEST cities for zombie apocalypse survival:
- Houston, TX
- New York, NY
- San Antonio, TX
- Miami, FL
- Los Angeles, CA
- Austin, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Chicago, IL
- Orlando, FL
WORST cities for zombie apocalypse survival:
- Miramar, FL
- Jackson, MS
- North Las Vegas, NV
- Paterson, NJ
- Pembroke Pines, FL
- Surprise, AZ
- Detroit, MI
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Garden Grove, CA
- West Valley City, UT