2 Illinois Cities Land On ‘Rattiest In America’ List

The Rattiest Cities in America: A Glorious Countdown

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Ah, Orkin’s annual 'Rattiest City' list—an accolade every metropolis dreams of. And for yet another triumphant year, Chicago tops the list. Yes, Chicago: the Windy City, the Second City, the city that never sleeps… because the rats are too busy throwing their own nightly parties in the alleys.

For ten consecutive years, we’ve earned the crown for having more rats than some cities have pigeons. But hey, consistency is key, right?

And this year, Illinois decided to go above and beyond in showing off its rat pride. Another city from the Land of Lincoln has made it onto the list! But before we reveal which esteemed town snagged a spot, let’s count down the top 10, in reverse order, because nothing says suspense like a rat-infested drumroll.

10. Cleveland, OH

9. Baltimore, MD

8. Detroit, MI

7. Philadelphia, PA

6. Denver, CO

5. Washington, D.C.

4. San Francisco, CA

3. New York City, NY

2. Los Angeles, CA

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1. Chicago, IL

Ladies and gentlemen, our gold medalist! Chicago's rat problem has become as dependable as deep-dish pizza and sports teams that break our hearts.

Drumroll…

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And now, for the surprise under-rat-performer: Champaign, Illinois, ranked No. 44. That’s right, even the humble heart of central Illinois has earned a spot on the rat map.

Here is the full list of the 50 Rattiest Cities in America from Orkin.