10 Worst Cities for Allergies and Why

5. Knoxville, Tennessee

Coming in at a score of 99.62 from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Knoxville is number 5 on our list of worse cities for allergies. It is rated worse than average on the amount of people using mediation and airborne pollen levels. But it does score better than average on the amount of allergists available for allergy sufferers. Seasonal allergies have been shown to spike during times of stress. So treat yourself to a spa day during peak pollen season and blame it on the allergies.