Livability ranks 100 best small to mid-sized cities to live in the U.S.

Is your town one of the best places to live in the U.S.? Livability has announced its second-annual ranking of the best small to mid-sized cities in the U.S. "As Livability’s editors and writers crisscross the U.S in search of great stories, we find that time and again, the best tales are told in the Main Street diners, corner churches, park benches and even the mayor’s offices of small to mid-sized cites and towns," says Livability. "Far from letting time pass them by, these communities are doubling down on livability for their residents." 

Missoula, Mont.

Towns were judged based on amenities, demographics, economy, education, health care, housing, social and civic capital and transportation and ranked based on the total score of the eight categories. Madison, Wisc. was ranked No. 1, followed by Rochester, Minn.; Arlington, Va.; Boulder, Colo.; Palo Alto, Calif.; Berkley, Calif.; Santa Clara, Calif.; Missoula, Mont.; Boise, Idaho; and Iowa City, Iowa. (Read more)