Sperling's BestPlaces is rolling out a new series of light-hearted lists in which we bring you U.S. cities and towns with quirky, weird, bizarre, or unusual names.

Oklahoma City tops list of best places to live for both servicemembers transitioning from active duty and veterans.

Here at BestPlaces, we were looking at the voting patterns since the 2000 election and realized that we could express the results...

Americans fear earthquakes the most, but other natural disasters are a hundred times deadlier. Why are our worries so illogical?

"Hygge" is the Danish concept of creating cozy environments that foster well-being and contentment. Many Americans have eagerly adopted hygge...

Sperling's BestPlaces collected 145,000 #StopTheFCC tweets from November 24 to December 14 and analyzed them...

The #MeToo message spread like a wildfire across the United States and the globe, as shown in a dramatic new animation.

Our notion of Opportunity Cities really comes down to freedom, the freedom to pursue a dream that is more difficult, if not impossible, to realize in other places.

When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revealing swimsuits, Slip n' Slides, squirt gun fights...

Sperling's BestPlaces was commissioned by RoC® Skincare to help with the 2016 RoC®...

Sperling's BestPlaces was commissioned by restaurant chain TGI Fridays...

Second Annual Wrinkle Ranking Reveals the Underlying Factors That Contribute to Aging Skin

Oregon State University Claims No. 1 Spot for Second Year in a Row in 2015 Trojan™...

Retirement used to mean heading South to bake in the sun...

Research firm Sperling’s BestPlaces has released a new study that reveals some stark...

Sperling’s BestPlaces, partnering with RoC® Skincare, a pioneer in anti-aging innovation, unveils new data...

Hurricane Sandy is a reminder that despite our best efforts to protect ourselves, nature can still bring terrible devastation.

Kids have a greater chance of being fatally injured by a car on...

The most special month of the year for every baseball fan. The World Series determines the best...

Sperling’s ranks the 50 largest metro areas to find the ones with the most and least stress.

Here are the 100 U.S. cities which show the largest increase in...

Here is an interesting study about the best places in the U.S. for military retirees ...

Rankings for the 3rd Annual Combos "America's Manliest Cities"

Recently, Bert Sperling did some work for AARP. Read the article "When it pays to move"

Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement recently commissioned a survey of the Best U.S. Cities for Seniors.

Breathe Right Nasal Strips partnered with BestPlaces...

A review by Bert Sperling on the the Money magazine annual list of 100 best places.

Dove Chocolate teams up with Sperling’s BestPlaces to find the cities where people...

A national analysis conducted by Sperling’s BestPlaces, sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals...

The term “foodie” emerged on the Internet to refer to people with gourmet sensibilities.

First Annual “Cities on the Edge” Study Finds San Francisco, Boston and Denver on the Edge of Greatness

New York Times Article done in conjunction with Sperling's BestPlaces. Weather disasters and quakes: who’s most at risk?

Relocation is sometimes a sound solution for increasing unemployment rates and fewer secure jobs.

The term “foodie” emerged on the Internet to refer to people with gourmet sensibilities.

Madison, Wisconsin Tops All Large Metropolitan Areas

Akron is Named #1 Place for Thanksgiving Celebrations

Sperling’s BestPlaces Looks at Best Safety Practices for Cities and Outlines Tips to Help Parents Reduce Preventable Accidents

Potential for Irritation High Down South: New Sperling Study Finds Atlanta, Houston and Washington DC Most at Risk for Irritation

Charlotte takes over as “America’s Manliest City” while Portland falls to last.

Seattle tops the Norton top 10 riskiest cities for cybercrime report.

Burlington, Ont. Residents at Greatest Risk

We identify the airports that give you the best chance for meeting that special someone this holiday travel season.

Seattle tops the Norton top 10 riskiest cities for cybercrime report.

A study that is a fun way to let the men of America know exactly where they stand against their brethren coast-to-coast.

Safety and security are two characteritics people seek in a place to raise a family. Our study ranks the top large, mid-size, and small cities to find the most secure locations.

Scientists are warning that raging brush fires could become routine. Boat ramps are becoming surrounded by dry land and streams are disappearing. How dry is your city?

With our busy lives, many are finding it difficult to set aside time for romance. This study looks at the places that are making it easier.

Always dashing off? We found the places where people are living a lifestyle that is key to their longevity and overall good health.

Explore a green lifestyle, no matter where you are. We examined 24 metrics in 5 major categories to determine the Best Green Places.

Are more women now living without a spouse? We decided to take a closer look and discovered that some places are "more single" than others.

The most likely places to fall victim to identity theft might surprise you. We analyzed over 80 metrics which have been associated with identify theft.

Potential freshmen often struggle to find the perfect school for their learning experience. They often don't consider that getting accepted can be the hardest part.

A good night's sleep is one of the most important health factors. Our study found that some places make sleep easier than others.

College students left ill-informed about safer sex are more at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies.

We examined the state of senior care in the 50 largest metro areas to find that places that make growing old a little easier.

With gas prices continuing to rise, we have look at which cities are hit hardest. Long commutes are a major factor that places several southeast cities in the top ten.

Teleworking has grown rapidly in recent years. We ranked cities based on the potential benefits that teleworking would offer residents in those cities.

Everybody gets a headache now and then, but did you know that the severe headaches known as migraines affect over 29 million Americans? Unfortunately, migraine is as difficult to fully understand as it is prevalent. A new study by Sperling's BestPlaces’ spotlights those U.S. cities with the highest prevalence of factors that are most commonly associated with migraine.

A new analysis, which ranked the 50 worst cities for respiratory infections in the United States, was released today, naming Greenville, South Carolina as the top city for respiratory tract infections.

We have updated our study of hurricane hotspots to reflect the active season.

The results are in for our annual study of the Best Places to Live.

California shines, Ohio aches in battle for healthiest cities.

Minnesota tops the list for slumber. New York might be the city that never sleeps, but it has some company from Detroit and a few other sleepless spots.

Getting through a city should not be a problem, but many of America's metro areas are tough to navigate. We've ranked the most challenging cities and provided a few reasons that make some areas more difficult than others.

The report measures citizens in 50 metro areas on total Fiscal Fitness with Salt Lake City topping the list.

College towns and other places with young populations top our dating list. Fewer places to hang out (ex: coffee shops), puts cities like Wichita low on the list. Find out where your city stands.

Three New Jersey cities make the top five safest cities, while Arizona's largest two metro areas are some of the worst for crime. Learn more about our methodology and see where every metro area in the U.S. ranks.

When it comes to stress, Tacoma, WA, has the most, according to our study using the Sperling Stress Index. Albany, NY, scores for least stressful.Find out more, including the rankings for all 331 metro areas in the U.S.