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United States City Rankings

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — United States

1 Breckenridge CO 5,001
2 Summerside OH 5,001
3 Clarkson NY 5,002
4 Sunnyside CA 5,003
5 New Freedom PA 5,003
6 South Barrington IL 5,004
7 Ironwood MI 5,004
8 Ardsley NY 5,005
9 Las Piedras zona urbana PR 5,005
10 Alva OK 5,009
11 Byram CT 5,011
12 Lake of the Pines CA 5,012
13 Dodgeville WI 5,013
14 Swoyersville PA 5,014
15 Odenville AL 5,015
16 Bluefield VA 5,016
17 Hudson TX 5,017
18 Munroe Falls OH 5,019
19 Lake City MN 5,021
20 Ellisburg NJ 5,021
21 Cheraw SC 5,024
22 Kenneth City FL 5,025
23 Wright City MO 5,025
24 Florence NJ 5,027
25 Sawmills NC 5,027
26 Myrtletown CA 5,028
27 Manheim PA 5,028
28 Vandergrift PA 5,028
29 Wind Lake WI 5,028
30 Richland Center WI 5,030
31 Cave Creek AZ 5,033
32 Three Points AZ 5,033
33 Louisburg KS 5,034
34 Ayden NC 5,035
35 Archer Lodge NC 5,036
36 Falmouth VA 5,036
37 Milan IL 5,037
38 Sea Cliff NY 5,037
39 Big Bear Lake CA 5,038
40 Hoopeston IL 5,039
41 Hamlin NY 5,041
42 LaBelle FL 5,042
43 Running Springs CA 5,043
44 St. Clairsville OH 5,043
45 California PA 5,046
46 Turtle Creek PA 5,046
47 Terrell Hills TX 5,050
48 Lake Wisconsin WI 5,051
49 Duryea PA 5,054
50 Pinckneyville IL 5,055
51 Tallassee AL 5,056
52 Meridian CO 5,058
53 Clarks Summit PA 5,058
54 Jackson CA 5,061
55 Iowa Falls IA 5,062
56 Savannah MO 5,062
57 Sheridan AR 5,063
58 Concordia KS 5,067
59 Silver Hill MD 5,068
60 Spring House PA 5,068
61 Justin TX 5,068
62 Todd Creek CO 5,069
63 Helena Valley Northwest MT 5,070
64 Lone Grove OK 5,070
65 Beckett NJ 5,072
66 Hiram GA 5,073
67 Winona Lake IN 5,073
68 Redwood Falls MN 5,075
69 Suncook NH 5,075
70 Cherokee Village AR 5,078
71 King City OR 5,078
72 Westport NC 5,079
73 Ballston Spa NY 5,080
74 Connell WA 5,080
75 Whispering Pines NC 5,081
76 West York PA 5,081
77 Davison MI 5,082
78 Dorneyville PA 5,082
79 Liberty NY 5,083
80 Denair CA 5,085
81 Lakeport CA 5,085
82 Ridge Wood Heights FL 5,085
83 Bridgeport PA 5,085
84 Giddings TX 5,085
85 Buellton CA 5,090
86 Sergeant Bluff IA 5,090
87 Birdsboro PA 5,090
88 Fortville IN 5,092
89 Morris MN 5,092
90 Carle Place NY 5,094
91 Yosemite Lakes CA 5,095
92 Eureka IL 5,095
93 Port Isabel TX 5,098
94 Heeia HI 5,099
95 Saranac Lake NY 5,099
96 Midfield AL 5,101
97 El Cerro Mission NM 5,101
98 Monee IL 5,104
99 Hazard KY 5,105
100 Middletown MD 5,108

The smallest cities in United States (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Breckenridge has a population of just 5,001. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,001 residents, Breckenridge is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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