The original item was published from December 28, 2020 8:40 AM to September 28, 2021 3:49 PM
Parker is routinely recognized on national and state rankings for overall quality of life, safety, health and wellness. Among the accolades received by our community in 2020 were:
• No. 2 - Best Places to Live in America (Money.com)
• No. 2 – Healthiest Communities in America – Douglas County (U.S. News & World Report)
• No. 5 – Safest Cities to Live in Colorado (National Council for Home Safety and Security)
• No. 5 — Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado (HomeSnacks)
• No. 7 — Safest Midsize Cities in Colorado (AdvisorSmith)
• No. 8 — Safest Cities to Live in Colorado (Home Security Advisor)
• No. 9 — Colorado’s 20 Safest Cities (SafeWise)
• No. 10 — Colorado’s 50 Top Cities for Fit Lifestyles (BarBend)
• No. 24 – Best Small Cities in America (WalletHub)
• No. 39 — Safest Cities in America; No. 2 in Colorado (SafeHome)
Explore additional years of local recognitions on our Awards and Honors webpage.