VOTE: Madison, Vevay Among Nominees for Best Small Town in the Midwest

Vote once per day until polls close on Monday, March 31 at noon ET.

(Southeast Indiana) – Which small town do you think is the best in the Midwest?

USA Today has compiled a list of 20 towns vying for the top spot. Currently, Madison and Vevay rank third and fourth, respectively in the online contest.

Each of the towns nominated for Best in the Midwest has a population of fewer than 25,000 and were nominated by an expert panel.

To learn more and to cast a vote, visit What is the Best Small Town in the Midwest for 2025?. The winning small towns will be announced on Wednesday, April 9.

See a full list of nominees below.

  • Ashland, Nebraska
  • Augusta, Missouri
  • Booneville, Missouri
  • Carbondale, Illinois
  • Council Grove, Kansas
  • Dyersville, Iowa
  • Grand Haven, Michigan
  • La Porte, Indiana
  • Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
  • Mackinack Island, Michigan
  • Madison, Indiana
  • Marysville, Kansas
  • Mitchell, South Dakota
  • Nashville, Indiana
  • Petoskey, Michigan
  • Saugatuck, Michigan
  • Stillwater, Minnesota
  • Vevay, Indiana
  • Winona, Minnesota
  • Worthington, Ohio

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