The 50 best small cities and towns in America

Many Americans prefer the low cost of living, tight-knit communities and shorter commutes that small city life can bring. But not all small cities are created equal.

Financial advising site WalletHub analyzed 1,268 small U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 and compared them based on 30 livability indicators. These indicators were grouped into the larger areas of economic health, quality of life, education and health, safety and affordability. Based on their analysis, they ranked each city in order from best to worst, and we've included the top 50 here. Is your city on the list?