In this piece, we will take a look at the five cleanest cities in the U.S. For more cities, head on over to 25 Cleanest Cities in the U.S.
5. Denver, Colorado
Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 94%
Denver is the largest city in Colorado in terms of population. It is also the main city of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood statistical area. Due to its location, Denver is a transportation hub in its state, and it caters to the logistical needs of Western and Southwestern America. The city is also home to one of the largest operators of apartment buildings in the U.S. Additionally, Denver also plays a crucial role in the aerospace industry, as it makes and sells a vast amount of aircraft and aircraft parts. Out of the 1.1 million households surveyed by the Census Bureau, 94% reported no trash half a block from their residence.
4. Hartford, Connecticut
Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 94%
Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut and one of the smallest on our list in terms of population as a little over one hundred thousand people live within its boundaries. Hartford is part of the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford statistical area. It is an insurance hub in the U.S. and is home to several financial firms and insurance companies. However, the city also suffers from high unemployment, but those that live there report less trash near their houses. A mere 427,000 households were surveyed during the AHS, making them the lowest number of households surveyed on our list. However, since the data is from 2013, it is likely that these have grown.
3. Orlando, Florida
Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 95%
Orlando is one of the most popular cities in Florida, as it attracts tens of millions of visitors each year. The city houses a little over three hundred thousand people, and it has a vibrant technology industry. Orlando is home to a variety of technology companies, including Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Siemens. Additionally, the U.S. Air Force and the Navy have important research and training facilities in the city.
2. Jacksonville, Florida
Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 95%
Jacksonville is one of the largest cities in Florida in terms of population and the second largest in the U.S. in terms of area. The city houses several Fortune 500 companies and it is also an emerging financial hub growing due to a trend of financial firms moving away from high cost regions such as New York.
1. Raleigh, North Carolina
Percentage of Households Reporting No Trash: 96%
Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and a populous city with almost half a million residents. It is a hub of biotechnology research in the state and also houses important pharmaceutical companies.
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