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Best Overall Cities in Indiana

5 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Indiana

  1. #1
    A

    Elkhart

    Best Overall Cities score 80 · MoveScore 80

  2. #2
    C

    Indianapolis

    Best Overall Cities score 69 · MoveScore 69

  3. #3
    C

    South Bend

    Best Overall Cities score 69 · MoveScore 69

  4. #4
    C

    Evansville

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  5. #5
    C

    Fort Wayne

    Best Overall Cities score 63 · MoveScore 63

Other Indiana Rankings

Best for Safety in Indiana

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

Best for Water Quality in Indiana

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

Best for Air Quality in Indiana

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

Best for Public Schools in Indiana

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

Best Fiscal Health in Indiana

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

Best for Hospital Care in Indiana

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Indiana ranks highest for best overall cities?

Elkhart, IN ranks #1 in Indiana for best overall cities with a sub-score of 80/100 (MoveScore 80, grade A).

How many cities in Indiana are compared?

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

How is this ranking calculated?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. 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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Indiana-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.