Special Report

The 50 Drunkest Cities in America

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15. Lincoln, Nebraska
> Pct. of adults who drink excessively: 25.3% (US rate: 19.2%)
> Pct. of fatal car accidents involving alcohol: 29.4% — No. 168 out of 382 (US rate: 27.0%)
> Median household income: $61,539 — No. 150 out of 382 (US median: $65,712)
> Metro area population: 336,541

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14. Milwaukee-Waukesha, Wisconsin
> Pct. of adults who drink excessively: 25.4% (US rate: 19.2%)
> Pct. of fatal car accidents involving alcohol: 30.5% — No. 140 out of 382 (US rate: 27.0%)
> Median household income: $65,845 — No. 102 out of 382 (US median: $65,712)
> Metro area population: 1,575,179

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13. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
> Pct. of adults who drink excessively: 25.9% (US rate: 19.2%)
> Pct. of fatal car accidents involving alcohol: 37.7% — No. 28 out of 382 (US rate: 27.0%)
> Median household income: $63,460 — No. 122 out of 382 (US median: $65,712)
> Metro area population: 169,304

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12. Wausau-Weston, Wisconsin
> Pct. of adults who drink excessively: 26.1% (US rate: 19.2%)
> Pct. of fatal car accidents involving alcohol: 17.2% — No. 357 out of 382 (US rate: 27.0%)
> Median household income: $65,094 — No. 109 out of 382 (US median: $65,712)
> Metro area population: 163,285

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11. Pittsfield, Massachusetts
> Pct. of adults who drink excessively: 26.4% (US rate: 19.2%)
> Pct. of fatal car accidents involving alcohol: 27.7% — No. 208 out of 382 (US rate: 27.0%)
> Median household income: $58,895 — No. 197 out of 382 (US median: $65,712)
> Metro area population: 124,944

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