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City of Madison Rankings

• 2021 Digital Cities Survey Winner November 2021
  by Government Technology
• Madison Ranked 1st Best Place to Live in America October 2021
  by Livability.com
• What Works Cities Silver Certified July 2021
  by Bloomberg.org
• 2019 Digital Cities Survey Winner November 2019
  by Government Technology
• Madison Ranked 10th Best City for Recent College Grads April 2018
  by Livability.com
• Madison Named One of the Best Small Cities in America (Top 30) January 2018
  by National Geographic
• Madison Ranked 7th Best Place to Live January 2018
  by Livability.com
• Madison Ranked 9th for Public Land Park Score May 2017
  by Trust for Public Land
• Madison Ranked 18th Best US City to Live In February 2017
  by US News and World Report
• Madison Ranked 10th Best City for 20-Somethings August 2016
  by Move.org
• Madison Ranked 2nd Best City for Parks May 2016
  by Livability.com
• Madison Ranked U.S. Growth City #4 February 2016
  by U-Haul
• Madison Ranked One of the 13 Hottest American Cities for 2016 January 2016
  by Business Insider
• Madison Ranked 5 Stars December 2015
  by Yelp.com
• Madison Ranked Platinum Level Bicycle Friendly Community November 2015
  by The League of American Bicyclists

• Madison Ranked One of the Top 50 Swim Cities July 2015
  by USA Swimming

• Madison Ranked the 3rd Healthiest City April 2015
  by Livability.com
• Madison Ranked One of the Top 10 Happiest Cities January 2015
  by National Geographic
• Madison Ranked the 9th Best City for People 35 and Younger December 2014
  by Livability.com
• Madison Ranked One of the Ten Best Cities for Military Retirement December 2014
  by USAA Magazine
• Madison Ranked #1 for Successful Aging among big cities and small cities November 2014
  by Forbes.com
• Madison Ranked the #1 Most Livable City in America September 2014
  by Livability.com
• Madison Ranked #5 in America's Best Cities for Young Professionals August 2014
  by Forbes.com
• Madison Ranked One of the 10 Best Cities for Food Carts May 2014
  by USA Today
• Madison Ranked the 2nd Best Midwest City for Green Commuting May 2014

  by HomeownersInsurance.com

• Madison Ranked #5 in Best Places to Live November 2013
  by Livability.com
• National Planning Accolades for Williamson-Marquette Neighborhood October 2013
  Each year during National Community Planning Month, APA's Great Places in America program names 30 exemplary neighborhoods, street and public spaces to highlight the role planning plays in adding value to communities.
• Madison wins Best-Tasting Water in Wisconsin September 2013
  Madison’s tap water was chosen as the best-tasting in the state during the Wisconsin Water Association’s annual taste test at the State Fair.
• Madison Ranked #8 in Happiest, Healthiest Cities in America September 2013
  by Prevention Magazine
• Madison Maintains Superior Bond Rating September 2013
  Moody's Investor Service has continued Madison's Aaa bond rating with a stable outlook.
• Madison Ranked Among Top Healthiest Cities September 2013
  A national accolade for Madison from Huffington Post for being one of the country's 25 healthiest cities.
• Bird City - Madison September 2013
  Madison was recognized as a "Bird City" by the Bird City Wisconsin project.
• More Accolades & Rankings for the City of Madison, WI
  Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau