This is the best-run city in the U.S., a new analysis says. See where your city ranks.

City leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of a city, especially during times of crisis. Whether it’s a natural disaster, economic downturn, or public health emergency, the local leaders are looked upon to provide guidance and solutions. But what distinguishes certain cities from others in terms of effective governance?

A recent study conducted by WalletHub, a financial website, analyzed data from 148 of the largest cities in the United States to determine the best-run cities. The study considered various metrics related to public finances, education, health, safety, infrastructure, and other quality of services to rank the cities based on their efficiency in utilizing their budgets.

According to Chip Lupo, an analyst at WalletHub, “The best-run cities in America use their budgets most effectively to provide high-quality financial security, education, health, safety, and transportation to their residents.” The study also highlighted the importance of low government debt per capita in ensuring financial stability for the future.

Provo, Utah emerged as the top-ranked city in the study, with a population of 115,000. Known for its picturesque mountains and Brigham Young University, Provo excelled in areas such as business growth, high school graduation rate, infrastructure, and safety, boasting the fourth-lowest violent crime rate in the country. Nampa, Idaho and Manchester, New Hampshire secured the second and third spots respectively, with Nampa standing out for its low government debt and safety ratings, while Manchester received recognition for its low pollution levels and steady growth in home values.

Below is a list of the best and worst-run cities according to WalletHub’s rankings: