Cities where residents look out for family and neighbors, join civic groups, vote in high numbers and have easy access to the digital world are often good places to live. These 30 cities score highest on that scale. Washington, D.C. does well because of its many political connections. Sioux Falls, S.D., and Rapid City, S.D., excel in social engagement — how often residents interact with friends and neighbors.
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Large
(Population 500K and above)
Washington, D.C.
Portland, Ore.
Nashville
Jacksonville, Fla.
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Boston
Austin, Texas
San Francisco
Columbus, Ohio
Medium
(100K-500K)
Sioux Falls, S.D.
Fargo, N.D.
Springfield, Ill.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Tallahassee, Fla.
Madison, Wis.
Lincoln, Neb.
Springfield, Mo.
New Orleans
Gresham, Ore.
Small
(25K-100K)
Rapid City, S.D.
Bismarck, N.D.
Franklin, Tenn.
Kearney, Neb.
Wheeling, W.Va.
Brentwood, Tenn.
Portland, Maine
West Fargo, N.D.
South Portland, Maine
Owatonna, Minn.
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