23 Jun The Best Run Cities in the U.S.

With local governments dealing with pressing issues like high inflation and elevated homicide rates, WalletHub released its report on 2023’s Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America. To determine the effectiveness of local leadership, WalletHub compared 149 of the largest U.S. cities based on their operating efficiency.

Top 20 Best-Run Cities in America

1. Nampa, ID
2. Lexington-Fayette, KY
3. Nashua, NH
4. Boise, ID
5. Provo, UT
6. Lincoln, NE
7. Fort Wayne, IN
8. Sioux Falls, SD
9. Las Cruces, NM
10. Missoula, MT
11. Oklahoma City, OK
12. Warwick, RI
13. Manchester, NH
14. Durham, NC
15. Wichita, KS
16. Rapid City, SD
17. Bismarck, ND
18. Baton Rouge, LA
19. Raleigh, NC
20. Chesapeake, VA

Best vs. Worst

Casper, Wyoming, has the lowest long-term debt outstanding per capita, $663, which is 41.6 times lower than in Nashville, Tennessee, the city with the highest at $27,567.
Warwick, Rhode Island, has the fewest violent crimes (per 1,000 residents), 0.82, which is 28.7 times fewer than in Memphis, Tennessee, the city with the most at 23.52.
Madison, Wisconsin, has the lowest unemployment rate, 1.60 percent, which is 6.8 times lower than in Flint, Michigan, the city with the highest at 10.90 percent.
Fremont, California, has the lowest share of the population living in poverty, 4.90 percent, which is 7.2 times lower than in Flint, Michigan, the city with the highest at 35.50 percent.