As Livability's editors and writers crisscross the U.S in search of great stories, we find that time and again, the best tales are told in the Main Street diners, corner churches, park benches and even the mayor's offices of small to mid-sized cites and towns. Far from letting time pass them by, these communities are doubling down on livability for their residents. Our second-annual ranking of the Top 100 Best Places to Live celebrates the work they are doing. We worked with globally-known partners to analyze the best public and private data sources. We were advised by the leading thinkers, writers and doers in the place-making space. 

Check out the full ranking of cities in the United States!

More information on Eau Claire's 2015 ranking qualifications can be found here: http://livability.com/wi/eau-claire

Original article posted by Livability.com.