America's Most Caring City is in Wisconsin

A new study just revealed that this Wisconsin city, filled with compassionate spirits, is the most caring in the United States.

What Does it Mean to Be a Caring Person?

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A connection with others and showing concern for each other's well-being is how most would define what it means to be a caring person. That's what a new study's authors also believe. They shared a few ways we often express care for others:

Helping an older adult cross the street
Volunteering or working for a socially conscious company
Donating money

What Does it Mean to Be a Caring City?

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A caring city embodies that same kind of commitment to the well-being of its residents, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. A caring city prioritizes social cohesion, values diversity, and actively addresses the needs of the community's vulnerable populations.

Big investments in accessible healthcare, education, and social services, because a caring city strives to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

A caring city's urban planning emphasizes green spaces, promoting mental and physical health and a harmonious relationship between the urban landscape and the natural world.

A caring city encourages civic engagement, giving residents ample opportunities to participate in decision-making processes.

Ultimately, I think a caring city is characterized by empathy, compassion, and a collective responsibility to create a nurturing, supportive, and equitable community for all residents.

The Most Caring Cities in the US

In order to identify the areas that care the most, WalletHub said,

[We] compared the 100 largest cities across 38 key indicators of a compassionate spirit. Our data set ranges from the share of sheltered homeless persons to the volunteering hours per capita to the share of income donated to charity.