Spokane? Fairmont? The origins of Father’s Day remain disputed—Spokane, Washington, often lays claim to holding the first modern Father’s Day in 1910—but the first recorded Father’s Day celebration, in Fairmont, West Virginia, was anything but celebratory. More than a thousand children were left fatherless after the Monongah Mine disaster in 1907 killed more than 350 men. In July 1908, Father’s Day was held to honor the fathers lost in the disaster and, indeed, all Fairmont fathers.
These days, of course, a new tie or a dinner out are more synonymous with Father’s Day than actually honoring dad. But that got us thinking—which cities do the best job of making dad’s job a little easier, year-round?
Mirroring our Best Cities for Moms ranking, we decided to take a look at a few universal factors that can make a dad’s life more pleasant, and maybe more fun. Does a city have good schools? Does it have plenty of opportunities this Father’s Day for Dad to sneak off and play a few holes, or grab a beer and catch a baseball game? Again, almost all of the factors we looked at could apply to either Mom or Dad—but this month it’s Dad’s turn to take a break.
To compile the rankings, we started with the 100 biggest cities, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. We then looked five factors, equally weighted, to tell us about the quality of life for resident fathers, using the most recent available data:
Dads-per-capita: The percentage of fathers in each city with one or more children under 18 years old, according to the Census.
Educational quality: The overall caliber of public schools in each city based on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best. Scores are from Great Schools, which ranks schools based on standardized test performance.
Quality time with kids: Sure there are lots of things Dad can do with the kids, but we decided to look at a ubiquitous American classic, played in big cities and small towns across the country: little league (specifically, the number of little leagues-per-dad), with data from Citysearch.
Cardiologists: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men age 25-54, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For Dad’s health, we decided to look at the number of cardiologists-per-dad, with data from HealthGrades. HealthGrades doctors must be affiliated with a high-quality hospital, free of state sanctions, disciplinary actions, malpractice judgments, and monetary settlements in the last five years, and be board certified in his/her practice specialty.
Father’s Day fun: Again, we used Citysearch to find the number of public golf courses and sports bars-per-dad in each city.
Do you live in a father-friendly city? Read on to find out.
#1, Irvine, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 7Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 49Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 18Father’s Day fun day rank: 28School quality (1-10 scale): 10
#2, Scottsdale, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 4Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 83Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 24Father’s Day fun day rank: 4School quality (1-10 scale): 9
#3, Gilbert, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 8Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 64Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 31Father’s Day fun day rank: 20School quality (1-10 scale): 9
#4, Orlando, Florida
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 73Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 5Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 22Father’s Day fun day rank: 1School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#5, Tampa, Florida
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 57Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 2Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 33Father’s Day fun day rank: 18School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#6, Chandler, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 12Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 65Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 40Father’s Day fun day rank: 25School quality (1-10 scale): 8
#7, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 84Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 12Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 6Father’s Day fun day rank: 17School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#8, North Las Vegas, Nevada
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 36Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 20Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 28Father’s Day fun day rank: 3School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#9, Glendale, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 56Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 61Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 19Father’s Day fun day rank: 10School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#10, Boston, Massachusetts
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 93Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 3Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 4Father’s Day fun day rank: 11School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#11, Chesapeake, Virginia
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 1Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 35Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 60Father’s Day fun day rank: 59School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#12, Seattle, Washington
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 34Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 28Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 42Father’s Day fun day rank: 40School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#13, Portland, Oregon
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 41Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 14Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 53Father’s Day fun day rank: 37School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#14, Madison, Wisconsin
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 47Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 21Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 34Father’s Day fun day rank: 26School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#15, Arlington, Virginia
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 64Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 4Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 3Father’s Day fun day rank: 87School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#16, Mesa, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 9Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 81Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 58Father’s Day fun day rank: 23School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#17, Rochester, New York
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 99Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 13Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 13Father’s Day fun day rank: 9School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#18, Cincinnati, Ohio
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 92Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 43Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 20Father’s Day fun day rank: 5School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#19, Plano, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 3Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 86Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 54Father’s Day fun day rank: 43School quality (1-10 scale): 8
#20, Henderson, Nevada
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 2Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 85Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 57Father’s Day fun day rank: 47School quality (1-10 scale): 8
#21, Anaheim, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 37Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 11Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 26Father’s Day fun day rank: 80School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#22, St. Louis, Missouri
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 94Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 19Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 8Father’s Day fun day rank: 22School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#23, Santa Ana, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 83Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 26Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 21Father’s Day fun day rank: 29School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#24, St. Petersburg, Florida
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 40Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 24Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 47Father’s Day fun day rank: 50School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#25, Buffalo, New York
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 88Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 8Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 27Father’s Day fun day rank: 16School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#26, Reno, Nevada
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 43Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 56Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 55Father’s Day fun day rank: 24School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#27, St. Paul, Minnesota
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 70Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 45Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 11Father’s Day fun day rank: 15School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#28, Louisville, Kentucky
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 18Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 27Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 61Father’s Day fun day rank: 55School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#29, Washington, DC
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 95Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 10Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 10Father’s Day fun day rank: 81School quality (1-10 scale): 0
#30, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 17Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 42Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 64Father’s Day fun day rank: 51School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#31, Atlanta, Georgia
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 96Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 58Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 14Father’s Day fun day rank: 8School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#32, Aurora, Colorado
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 24Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 72Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 36Father’s Day fun day rank: 35School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#33, Indianapolis, Indiana
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 52Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 22Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 48Father’s Day fun day rank: 45School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#34, Cleveland, Ohio
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 97Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 63Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 5Father’s Day fun day rank: 2School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#35, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 78Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 55Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 9Father’s Day fun day rank: 13School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#36, Lexington, Kentucky
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 20Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 84Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 50Father’s Day fun day rank: 52School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#37, Durham, North Carolina
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 51Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 57Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 17Father’s Day fun day rank: 31School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#38, Hialeah, Florida
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 23Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 59Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 12Father’s Day fun day rank: 88School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#39, Las Vegas, Nevada
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 29Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 54Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 65Father’s Day fun day rank: 34School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#40, Riverside, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 42Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 1Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 78Father’s Day fun day rank: 62School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#41, Chula Vista, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 27Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 60Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 29Father’s Day fun day rank: 93School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#42, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 11Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 15Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 99Father’s Day fun day rank: 74School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#43, Kansas City, Missouri
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 46Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 68Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 38Father’s Day fun day rank: 36School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#44, Oakland, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 80Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 7Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 30Father’s Day fun day rank: 72School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#45, Jersey City, New Jersey
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 67Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 32Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 1Father’s Day fun day rank: 92School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#46, Omaha, Nebraska
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 32Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 41Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 67Father’s Day fun day rank: 53School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#47, Miami, Florida
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 82Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 70Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 15Father’s Day fun day rank: 39School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#48, Norfolk, Virginia
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 76Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 29Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 39Father’s Day fun day rank: 38School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#49, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 87Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 17Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 35Father’s Day fun day rank: 19School quality (1-10 scale): 2
#50, Boise, Idaho
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 5Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 80Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 90Father’s Day fun day rank: 46School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#51, Newark, New Jersey
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 91Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 6Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 2Father’s Day fun day rank: 73School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#52, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 21Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 23Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 72Father’s Day fun day rank: 95School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#53, Columbus, Ohio
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 66Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 71Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 49Father’s Day fun day rank: 14School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#54, Akron, Ohio
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 69Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 74Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 51Father’s Day fun day rank: 6School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#55, Sacramento, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 60Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 9Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 56Father’s Day fun day rank: 77School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#56, Baltimore, Maryland
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 98Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 36Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 16Father’s Day fun day rank: 54School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#57, Houston, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 48Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 33Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 75Father’s Day fun day rank: 49School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#58, Tucson, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 75Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 40Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 62Father’s Day fun day rank: 42School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#59, San Diego, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 45Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 34Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 86Father’s Day fun day rank: 69School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#60, Raleigh, North Carolina
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 53Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 59Father’s Day fun day rank: 12School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#61, Corpus Christi, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 38Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 25Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 84Father’s Day fun day rank: 66School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#62, Lubbock, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 44Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 44Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 66Father’s Day fun day rank: 75School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#63, Birmingham, Alabama
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 90Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 7Father’s Day fun day rank: 7School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#64, Austin, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 49Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 37Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 87Father’s Day fun day rank: 57School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#65, Honolulu, Hawaii
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 15Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 80Father’s Day fun day rank: 48School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#66, Greensboro, North Carolina
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 50Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 79Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 63Father’s Day fun day rank: 27School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#67, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 86Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 16Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 25Father’s Day fun day rank: 67School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#68, San Francisco, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 77Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 69Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 41Father’s Day fun day rank: 58School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#69, New Orleans, Louisiana
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 89Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 23Father’s Day fun day rank: 21School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#70, Denver, Colorado
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 62Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 52Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 52Father’s Day fun day rank: 30School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#71, Garland, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 33Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 78Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 32Father’s Day fun day rank: 91School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#72, San Jose, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 25Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 30Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 91Father’s Day fun day rank: 89School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#73, Long Beach, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 74Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 39Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 37Father’s Day fun day rank: 86School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#74, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 26Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 87Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 69Father’s Day fun day rank: 44School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#75, Anchorage, Alaska
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 10Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 46Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 97Father’s Day fun day rank: 99School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#76, San Antonio, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 58Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 38Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 77Father’s Day fun day rank: 60School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#77, Jacksonville, Florida
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 28Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 67Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 79Father’s Day fun day rank: 61School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#78, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 31Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 62Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 45Father’s Day fun day rank: 97School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#79, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 13Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 89Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 73Father’s Day fun day rank: 64School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#80, Toledo, Ohio
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 63Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 44Father’s Day fun day rank: 32School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#81, Charlotte, North Carolina
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 19Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 90Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 82Father’s Day fun day rank: 63School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#82, Stockton, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 54Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 18Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 88Father’s Day fun day rank: 70School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#83, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 6Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 88Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 92Father’s Day fun day rank: 84School quality (1-10 scale): 7
#84, Nashville, Tennessee
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 59Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 53Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 43Father’s Day fun day rank: 83School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#85, Phoenix, Arizona
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 55Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 75Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 83Father’s Day fun day rank: 41School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#86, Arlington, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 22Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 76Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 93Father’s Day fun day rank: 65School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#87, Fort Worth, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 30Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 50Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 96Father’s Day fun day rank: 71School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#88, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 81Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 46Father’s Day fun day rank: 33School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#89, Bakersfield, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 39Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 47Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 95Father’s Day fun day rank: 94School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#90, New York, New York
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 72Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 48Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 74Father’s Day fun day rank: 82School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#91, Lincoln, Nebraska
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 14Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 94Father’s Day fun day rank: 78School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#92, Dallas, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 65Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 82Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 76Father’s Day fun day rank: 68School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#93, Los Angeles, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 71Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 31Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 81Father’s Day fun day rank: 98School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#94, Chicago, Illinois
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 79Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 51Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 71Father’s Day fun day rank: 76School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#95, Wichita, Kansas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 16Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 85Father’s Day fun day rank: 79School quality (1-10 scale): 3
#96, Fresno, California
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 68Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 66Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 89Father’s Day fun day rank: 90School quality (1-10 scale): 5
#97, El Paso, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 35Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 98Father’s Day fun day rank: 96School quality (1-10 scale): 6
#98, Memphis, Tennessee
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 85Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 100Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 70Father’s Day fun day rank: 56School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#99, Laredo, Texas
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 61Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 77Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 100Father’s Day fun day rank: 100School quality (1-10 scale): 4
#100, Detroit, Michigan
Dads-per-capita rank (among 100 largest cities): 100Little leagues-per-Dad rank: 73Cardiologists-per-Dad rank: 68Father’s Day fun day rank: 85School quality (1-10 scale): 3