2 Texas Cities Just Named Among America’s Most Boring

Don’t shoot the messenger, but two Texas cities just got called out in a big way.

Why Being ‘Boring’ Might Not Be a Bad Thing

Maybe I’m just getting old, but a city being dubbed boring doesn’t sound like a bad thing to me (at least in the context of the metrics used in a recent study by FinanceBuzz). I’m a laid-back, easy-to-please person who doesn’t require much external entertainment. So yeah, it’s hard to get me out of the house

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Texans Might Disagree With the Rankings

That said, I know there are those who are going to be ticked off to learn that Corpus Christi was ranked the third most boring city in the US, while San Antonio came in at number 6 on the list. For the record, I’ve had a great time in both of those fine cities.

What Makes a City “Boring,” According to the Study

Researchers came to their conclusions by comparing 75 of the biggest cities in the nation using metrics such as population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife and celebrations, and things to do. If you know anything about Corpus Christi and San Antonio, you know there’s plenty to do and many great restaurants, so take the list with a grain of salt. 

10 Most Boring Cities in America 

1. Jacksonville, FL 
2. Wichita, KS 
3. Corpus Christi, TX 
4. Sioux Falls, SD 
5. Memphis, TN 
6. San Antonio, TX 
7. Oklahoma City, OK 
8. Columbus, OH 
9. Tallahassee, FL 
10. Phoenix, AZ