{"id":3692,"date":"2026-06-17T07:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=3692"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:04:00","slug":"new-ranking-shows-americas-best-and-worst-run-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=3692","title":{"rendered":"New ranking shows America’s best and worst run cities"},"content":{"rendered":"

As cities across the United States face economic uncertainty, public safety concerns, and increasing demands on public services, a new study has identified the communities where public funds are being most effectively managed.\u00a0<\/p>

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WalletHub analyzed 148 of the largest U.S. cities to identify those with the most efficient operations. The study developed a “Quality of Services” score based on 36 metrics across six key service areas, and then compared those results with each city\u2019s per-capita budget.<\/p>

Provo, Utah named best-run city<\/h2>
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According to\u00a0the data<\/u>, Provo, Utah, was named the best-run city in America, earning the top spot among 148 of the nation\u2019s largest cities.\u00a0<\/p>

Provo’s strong performance was driven by several factors, including a business growth rate of approximately 3.1% and a high school graduation rate nearing 91%, indicators that suggest a healthy economic outlook and a well-prepared workforce.<\/p>

The city also scored highly in public safety and infrastructure. Provo recorded the seventh-lowest violent crime rate and the eighth-lowest property crime rate among cities studied. In addition, it ranked 24th nationally for road quality, reflecting continued investment in maintaining public infrastructure.<\/p>

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Provo is the third-largest city in Utah. It is 43 miles south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. (Credit: Getty Images)<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

Transportation efficiency further boosted Provo’s standing. Residents benefit from relatively short commute times and low traffic congestion, factors that contribute to quality of life and signal effective long-term planning by city leaders, according to the data.<\/p>

Provo was followed by Nampa, Idaho and Manchester, New Hampshire.<\/p>

What They\u2019re Saying: “The best-run cities in America use their budgets most effectively to provide high-quality financial security, education, health, safety and transportation to their residents,” Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said in a statement. “Many of the top cities also have a very low amount of outstanding government debt per capita, which can prevent financial troubles in the future.”<\/p>

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Best-run cities in America<\/h2>