Myrtle Beach, a popular South Carolina snowbird city and local, is opposing it to be ranked second, second.
Of the top 10 most dangerous beaches listed in the study, seven insurers are in Florida, including No. 1 New Smyrna Beach, followed by Miami Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Beach, Panama City Beach and Ponce Entrance.
The only other non-South Carolina beach on the list is Oak Island, North Carolina, which ranks third.
The researchers examined four major risk factors when identifying the relative dangers of popular U.S. beaches, including crime rates, shark attacks, drowning and wind conditions. It is not clear why the West Coast or Northeast beaches are not listed; Everly Life did not immediately respond to an inquiry from Fox News Digital.
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A Myrtle Beach ranked a study of wealthy life as the second most unsafe beach in the United States. (iStock)
The Myrtle Beach crime problem has intensified since the April 26 shooting in the entertainment district killed shooters and injured 11 people. Myrtle Beach officials described the shooting as an isolated incident.
But locals and city officials disagree that Myrtle Beach is not safe.
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At least 11 people were injured in mass shootings and 11 others were injured in popular tourist areas in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. (Google Earth)
Meredith Denari, director of communications and creative services at Myrtle Beach, described the Everly Life study as “misleading, flawed and obviously skewed”, noting that it was not peer-reviewed in the Fox News Digital statement.
“I call this study 'fake news.'”
“Like many reports produced by life insurance companies, its main purpose seems to be to generate clicks rather than serve the public interest,” Denari said. “This is evident in the use of outdated, inconsistent and irrelevant data, including historical records of shark attack records, and wind and crime statistics for 2009-2015 and 2023, respectively, none of which are accurately reflected in 2025. In addition, the city of Myrtle Beach has not been included in 1938.
Mrytle Beach spokesman Meredith Denari calls research on Islamic life “fake news.” (iStock)
She added, “Muttel Beach is a great place to live and visit for thousands of families,” the Myrtle Beach Police Department continues to report on the downward trend in crime, and revitalization efforts in the downtown are underway. ”
Denari described Saturday's shooting as a "tragic, isolated incident."
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"Myrtle Beach police were already nearby and caught fire immediately, possibly saving many lives when the perpetrator was fatally shot," she said.
South Carolina authorities confirmed 11 people were injured and one person died in the Myrtle Beach officer shooting late Saturday night. (Mantel Beach Police Department Facebook)
“Although details are currently limited due to public investigations by South Carolina law enforcement, violence has no location in Myrtle Beach,” Dannerly said. “The incident on Saturday does not reflect the experience of millions of people visiting the area every year and enjoying the beautiful coastline, our restaurants, family-friendly entertainment and businesses.”
Melissa K., a seven-year Myrtle Beach resident originally from Connecticut, told Fox News Digital that she didn’t feel unsafe in Southern Beach Town, where she moved for mild weather and work.
"I'm so glad I did," she said.
Myrtle Beach resident Melissa K. told Fox News Digital that she felt safe in the small beach town of southern. (iStock)
She noted that locals didn’t spend much time in the downtown area where the shooting occurred. She said the Ocean Boulevard could attract bad behavior from tourists who are late at the bar and engage in noisy behavior. Melissa also noted that Myrtle Beach is cheaper than other beach towns in Carolinas.
"At the end of the day, things can happen anywhere, anywhere. The world is a little crazy."
"Unfortunately, this attracts some of the wrong people, which I have collected over the past seven years," Melissa said. "As locals, we really don't go to Boulevard or that area, especially at night, especially one person. But, at the end of the day, everything can happen anywhere, anywhere. The world is a little crazy."
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Melissa said the shooting was "shocking" to the community, but the dangerous incident at Myrtle Beach was not normal.
"I do love staying here. It's a great place to visit, golf, eat, have a good family vacation," she said. "Unfortunately...you just need to always know the surroundings, it's just anywhere. It's still a beautiful place to hang out on the beach. I feel safe."