I came from Louisiana. Population density is one thing, but the population density of "have nots" is another. Every small town has projects. The town I grew up in had a population of 2000, and had projects that you didn't want to be caught in after dark. Hell we called and reported someone selling drugs and the dispatch said "oh the corner of xxx and xxxx, they're always doing that there" No, they don't do anything about it. The land is flat, you're always in close proximity to trees or in danger of flooding, or of a hurricane, or having a crackhead break into your shed and steal your tools. And the good neighborhood is within 3 miles of shanty town.

The growing season is great down there, you can get 2 crops or more of vegetables. Water is only a problem when there's too much. The soil is fertile....but if you don't cut your grass it won't be long before you can't see past your doorstep.

Speaking of water, you can't dig in or you'll float out.

Disease can spread rapidly through humans and livestock via abundant water, and abundant insects

AC isn't just a luxury, older people down there die without it.

On the coast you can get all the food you need from the water and the super fertile land. And it can all be taken from you by a good storm.

Northern LA has an even higher concentration of "have nots"



Here you can drive several miles without even seeing a driveway. Terrain relief allows me to see cars coming from a mile away. Yes water can be a problem, but it can be planned for. Yes cold can be a problem, but you can build a fire. You can use solar heating panels. Population density is MUCH better, and population density of Have nots is exponentially better than that.