Most Democratic in Illinois

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

Best Illinois Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Democratic — Illinois

1 Pontoon Beach 81.4%

2 East Alton 81.4%

3 Bethalto 81.4%

4 Fairview Heights 81.4%

5 Godfrey 81.4%

6 Wood River 81.4%

7 Columbia 81.4%

8 Cahokia Heights 81.4%

9 Granite City 81.4%

10 Alton 81.4%

11 East St. Louis 81.4%

12 Collinsville 81.4%

13 Chicago 70.4%

14 Calumet Park 70.4%

15 Franklin Park 70.4%

16 Clarendon Hills 70.4%

17 Crestwood 70.4%

18 Alsip 70.4%

19 Burr Ridge 70.4%

20 Cicero 70.4%

21 Forest Park 70.4%

22 La Grange Park 70.4%

23 Riverside 70.4%

24 Broadview 70.4%

25 Evergreen Park 70.4%

26 La Grange 70.4%

27 Oak Lawn 70.4%

28 Berwyn 70.4%

29 Schiller Park 70.4%

30 Oak Park 70.4%

31 Wood Dale 70.4%

32 Brookfield 70.4%

33 Westchester 70.4%

34 Elmhurst 70.4%

35 Worth 70.4%

36 River Forest 70.4%

37 Bellwood 70.4%

38 Oak Brook 70.4%

39 Palos Hills 70.4%

40 North Riverside 70.4%

41 Countryside 70.4%

42 Justice 70.4%

43 Willow Springs 70.4%

44 Bensenville 70.4%

45 Berkeley 70.4%

46 Riverdale 70.4%

47 Burbank 70.4%

48 Maywood 70.4%

49 Western Springs 70.4%

50 Harwood Heights 70.4%

51 Hickory Hills 70.4%

52 Hinsdale 70.4%

53 Summit 70.4%

54 Northlake 70.4%

55 Bridgeview 70.4%

56 River Grove 70.4%

57 Chicago Ridge 70.4%

58 Hillside 70.4%

59 Posen 70.4%

60 Norridge 70.4%

61 Melrose Park 70.4%

62 Darien 70.4%

63 Westmont 70.4%

64 Lyons 70.4%

65 Elmwood Park 70.4%

66 Villa Park 70.4%

67 Blue Island 70.4%

68 Stickney 70.4%

69 Champaign 61.3%

70 Savoy 61.3%

71 Rantoul 61.3%

72 Urbana 61.3%

73 Mahomet 61.3%

74 Lake Forest 59.7%

75 Waukegan 59.7%

76 Evanston 59.7%

77 Arlington Heights 59.7%

78 Skokie 59.7%

79 Des Plaines 59.7%

80 Mount Prospect 59.7%

81 Glenview 59.7%

82 Buffalo Grove 59.7%

83 Glencoe 59.7%

84 Park Ridge 59.7%

85 Wheeling 59.7%

86 Gages Lake 59.7%

87 Northbrook 59.7%

88 Lake Bluff 59.7%

89 Elk Grove Village 59.7%

90 Deerfield 59.7%

91 North Chicago 59.7%

92 Gurnee 59.7%

93 Lincolnwood 59.7%

94 Libertyville 59.7%

95 Wilmette 59.7%

96 Vernon Hills 59.7%

97 Prospect Heights 59.7%

98 Morton Grove 59.7%

99 Park City 59.7%

100 Winnetka 59.7%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most democratic in Illinois.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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