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Best for Safety in Illinois

6 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Illinois

  1. #1
    C

    Peoria

    Best for Safety score 77 · MoveScore 64

  2. #2
    C

    Springfield

    Best for Safety score 74 · MoveScore 64

  3. #3
    C

    Chicago

    Best for Safety score 71 · MoveScore 63

  4. #4
    B

    Naperville

    Best for Safety score 71 · MoveScore 71

  5. #5
    D

    Rockford

    Best for Safety score 60 · MoveScore 55

  6. #6
    F

    Joliet

    Best for Safety score 54 · MoveScore 38

Other Illinois Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Illinois

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Illinois

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Illinois

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Illinois

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Illinois

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Illinois

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Illinois ranks highest for best for safety?

Peoria, IL ranks #1 in Illinois for best for safety with a sub-score of 77/100 (MoveScore 64, grade C).

How many cities in Illinois are compared?

6 Illinois cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Illinois-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.