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Best Overall Cities in Ohio

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

Top Cities in Ohio

  1. #1
    A

    Delaware

    Best Overall Cities score 87 · MoveScore 87

  2. #2
    A

    Cincinnati

    Best Overall Cities score 81 · MoveScore 81

  3. #3
    C

    Cleveland

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  4. #4
    C

    Akron

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  5. #5
    C

    Hamilton

    Best Overall Cities score 63 · MoveScore 63

  6. #6
    C

    Dayton

    Best Overall Cities score 62 · MoveScore 62

  7. #7
    C

    Lorain

    Best Overall Cities score 60 · MoveScore 60

  8. #8
    D

    Columbus

    Best Overall Cities score 59 · MoveScore 59

  9. #9
    D

    Toledo

    Best Overall Cities score 59 · MoveScore 59

Other Ohio Rankings

Best for Safety in Ohio

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

Best for Water Quality in Ohio

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

Best for Air Quality in Ohio

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

Best for Public Schools in Ohio

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

Best Fiscal Health in Ohio

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

Best for Hospital Care in Ohio

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Ohio ranks highest for best overall cities?

Delaware, OH ranks #1 in Ohio for best overall cities with a sub-score of 87/100 (MoveScore 87, grade A).

How many cities in Ohio are compared?

9 Ohio 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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Ohio-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.