Most Democratic in Iowa

Top 86 cities ranked by most democratic

Best Iowa 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 Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States · Iowa

Most Democratic — Iowa

1 Cedar Rapids 68.4%

2 Iowa City 68.4%

3 North Liberty 68.4%

4 Tiffin 68.4%

5 Coralville 68.4%

6 Des Moines 54.8%

7 Pleasant Hill 54.8%

8 Bondurant 54.8%

9 Grimes 54.8%

10 Clive 54.8%

11 Altoona 54.8%

12 Johnston 54.8%

13 Polk City 54.8%

14 Waukee 54.8%

15 Windsor Heights 54.8%

16 Ankeny 54.8%

17 Urbandale 54.8%

18 West Des Moines 54.8%

19 Nevada 54.4%

20 Ames 54.4%

21 Hiawatha 54.2%

22 Marion 54.2%

23 Bettendorf 53.9%

24 Waterloo 50.0%

25 Cedar Falls 50.0%

26 Eldridge 47.3%

27 Davenport 47.3%

28 Adel 46.9%

29 Perry 46.9%

30 Fairfield 45.6%

31 Dubuque 45.1%

32 Asbury 45.1%

33 Decorah 44.6%

34 Clear Lake 43.4%

35 Mason City 43.4%

36 Burlington 41.8%

37 Muscatine 41.7%

38 Marshalltown 41.4%

39 Grinnell 40.8%

40 Clinton 39.8%

41 DeWitt 39.8%

42 Council Bluffs 39.3%

43 Indianola 38.9%

44 Norwalk 38.9%

45 Boone 38.4%

46 Waverly 38.3%

47 Washington 37.2%

48 Charles City 36.5%

49 Anamosa 36.0%

50 Newton 35.4%

51 Independence 35.2%

52 Fort Madison 35.0%

53 Sioux City 34.5%

54 Sergeant Bluff 34.5%

55 Oelwein 34.0%

56 Fort Dodge 33.8%

57 Ottumwa 33.6%

58 Maquoketa 33.1%

59 Webster City 32.8%

60 Storm Lake 32.8%

61 Mount Pleasant 31.3%

62 Creston 31.3%

63 Knoxville 30.4%

64 Iowa Falls 30.3%

65 Winterset 30.1%

66 Glenwood 29.9%

67 Red Oak 29.8%

68 Spirit Lake 29.5%

69 Manchester 29.5%

70 Osceola 28.4%

71 Carroll 28.4%

72 Clarinda 28.2%

73 Atlantic 27.9%

74 Spencer 27.8%

75 Denison 27.8%

76 Estherville 27.5%

77 Algona 27.3%

78 Cherokee 26.5%

79 Centerville 26.1%

80 Keokuk 24.1%

81 Pella 23.6%

82 Oskaloosa 23.6%

83 Le Mars 22.3%

84 Sheldon 19.0%

85 Sioux Center 13.9%

86 Orange City 13.9%

Explore the top 86 cities ranked by most democratic in Iowa.

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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