Best Veterinary Access (Top 100)
Cities with the highest density of registered NAICS 541940 veterinary practices, indicating comparatively strong local access to care.
These rankings are directional comparison lists built from the Paw Score model. Start with the leader, but verify the full city page and methodology before treating any top result as a universal recommendation.
Start with Brockton, MA, then compare it against its state page or the full city report.
| Rank | City | Paw Grade | Monthly Cost | Vet Access | Climate (Days) | Safety Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brockton, MA | A+ | $222 | 10 / 10k | 263 | Elevated |
| #2 | Lacey, WA | A | $226 | 10 / 10k | 285 | Elevated |
| #3 | Olympia, WA | A | $216 | 10 / 10k | 285 | Elevated |
| #4 | Alabaster, AL | A+ | $192 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #5 | Long Branch, NJ | A+ | $229 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #6 | Bridgewater Town, MA | A | $237 | 10 / 10k | 214 | Elevated |
| #7 | Tumwater, WA | A | $221 | 10 / 10k | 285 | Elevated |
| #8 | Pelham, AL | A+ | $199 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #9 | Helena, AL | A+ | $194 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #10 | Tinton Falls, NJ | A+ | $242 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #11 | Calera, AL | A+ | $197 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #12 | Abington, MA | A+ | $222 | 10 / 10k | 263 | Elevated |
| #13 | Chelsea, AL | A+ | $195 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #14 | Asbury Park, NJ | A+ | $227 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #15 | West Freehold, NJ | A+ | $242 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #16 | Eatontown, NJ | A+ | $224 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #17 | Red Bank, NJ | A+ | $237 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #18 | Freehold, NJ | A+ | $232 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #19 | Robertsville, NJ | A | $259 | 10 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #20 | Yelm, WA | A+ | $211 | 10 / 10k | 337 | Elevated |
| #21 | Hull, MA | A | $234 | 10 / 10k | 250 | Elevated |
| #22 | Stephenville, TX | A+ | $183 | 9.76 / 10k | 240 | Elevated |
| #23 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | A+ | $183 | 9.05 / 10k | 238 | Elevated |
| #24 | Boulder, CO | A | $230 | 9.02 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #25 | Longmont, CO | A+ | $224 | 9.02 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #26 | Lafayette, CO | A | $234 | 9.02 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #27 | Louisville, CO | A | $235 | 9.02 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #28 | Superior, CO | A- | $245 | 9.02 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #29 | Gunbarrel, CO | A | $230 | 9.02 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #30 | Portland, ME | B | $220 | 8.81 / 10k | 208 | Elevated |
| #31 | South Portland, ME | B | $226 | 8.81 / 10k | 208 | Elevated |
| #32 | Westbrook, ME | B | $216 | 8.81 / 10k | 208 | Elevated |
| #33 | Brunswick, ME | B | $214 | 8.81 / 10k | 203 | Elevated |
| #34 | Burlington, VT | A+ | $224 | 8.3 / 10k | 201 | Elevated |
| #35 | South Burlington, VT | A+ | $229 | 8.3 / 10k | 201 | Elevated |
| #36 | Essex Junction, VT | A+ | $218 | 8.3 / 10k | 201 | Elevated |
| #37 | Warwick, RI | B+ | $213 | 8.25 / 10k | 233 | Elevated |
| #38 | Weatherford, TX | A+ | $196 | 8.1 / 10k | 246 | Elevated |
| #39 | Colonial Heights, VA | A+ | $185 | 8.08 / 10k | 251 | Low |
| #40 | Fredericksburg, TX | A+ | $192 | 7.92 / 10k | 263 | Elevated |
| #41 | Manassas, VA | A+ | $208 | 7.82 / 10k | 228 | Low |
| #42 | Greenfield, MA | A | $206 | 7.8 / 10k | 187 | Elevated |
| #43 | Manassas Park, VA | A | $220 | 7.79 / 10k | 228 | Low |
| #44 | Celina, OH | A+ | $169 | 7.77 / 10k | 225 | Elevated |
| #45 | Newcastle, OK | A+ | $180 | 7.71 / 10k | 240 | Elevated |
| #46 | Paris, KY | A+ | $169 | 7.69 / 10k | 238 | Elevated |
| #47 | Versailles, KY | A+ | $181 | 7.44 / 10k | 243 | Elevated |
| #48 | Fort Collins, CO | A- | $221 | 7.25 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #49 | Loveland, CO | A- | $222 | 7.25 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #50 | Johnstown, CO | A- | $225 | 7.25 / 10k | 199 | Elevated |
| #51 | Wellington, CO | B- | $244 | 7.25 / 10k | 170 | Elevated |
| #52 | Lexington, NE | A+ | $173 | 7.03 / 10k | 206 | Elevated |
| #53 | Boone, NC | A+ | $182 | 7.01 / 10k | 256 | Elevated |
| #54 | Levittown, PA | B- | $221 | 7 / 10k | 263 | Elevated |
| #55 | Boerne, TX | A | $199 | 6.86 / 10k | 263 | Elevated |
| #56 | Woodbury, MN | A+ | $205 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #57 | Cottage Grove, MN | A+ | $199 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #58 | Oakdale, MN | A+ | $192 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #59 | Forest Lake, MN | A+ | $189 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #60 | Stillwater, MN | A+ | $190 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #61 | Hugo, MN | A | $207 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #62 | Lake Elmo, MN | A | $218 | 6.74 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #63 | Roseville, CA | A- | $236 | 6.67 / 10k | 355 | Elevated |
| #64 | Rocklin, CA | A- | $239 | 6.67 / 10k | 355 | Elevated |
| #65 | Lincoln, CA | A- | $236 | 6.67 / 10k | 355 | Elevated |
| #66 | Granite Bay, CA | B | $254 | 6.67 / 10k | 355 | Elevated |
| #67 | North Auburn, CA | A- | $218 | 6.67 / 10k | 355 | Elevated |
| #68 | Auburn, CA | A | $213 | 6.67 / 10k | 355 | Elevated |
| #69 | Zionsville, IN | A+ | $198 | 6.49 / 10k | 227 | Elevated |
| #70 | Lebanon, IN | A+ | $173 | 6.49 / 10k | 227 | Elevated |
| #71 | Whitestown, IN | A | $201 | 6.49 / 10k | 227 | Elevated |
| #72 | Pinehurst, NC | A+ | $207 | 6.48 / 10k | 267 | Elevated |
| #73 | Southern Pines, NC | A+ | $187 | 6.48 / 10k | 267 | Elevated |
| #74 | Hopatcong, NJ | B+ | $223 | 6.48 / 10k | 219 | Elevated |
| #75 | Tullahoma, TN | A+ | $174 | 6.47 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #76 | Manchester, TN | A+ | $175 | 6.47 / 10k | 260 | Elevated |
| #77 | Lake Oswego, OR | C | $234 | 6.44 / 10k | 323 | Elevated |
| #78 | Oregon City, OR | C+ | $219 | 6.44 / 10k | 313 | Elevated |
| #79 | West Linn, OR | C | $233 | 6.44 / 10k | 313 | Elevated |
| #80 | Wilsonville, OR | C+ | $227 | 6.44 / 10k | 313 | Elevated |
| #81 | Happy Valley, OR | C | $234 | 6.44 / 10k | 325 | Elevated |
| #82 | Milwaukie, OR | C+ | $215 | 6.44 / 10k | 323 | Elevated |
| #83 | Canby, OR | C+ | $213 | 6.44 / 10k | 313 | Elevated |
| #84 | Oak Grove, OR | C+ | $222 | 6.44 / 10k | 323 | Elevated |
| #85 | Sandy, OR | C+ | $220 | 6.44 / 10k | 325 | Elevated |
| #86 | Oatfield, OR | C | $232 | 6.44 / 10k | 323 | Elevated |
| #87 | Gladstone, OR | C+ | $223 | 6.44 / 10k | 323 | Elevated |
| #88 | Damascus, OR | C- | $252 | 6.44 / 10k | 325 | Elevated |
| #89 | Molalla, OR | C+ | $215 | 6.44 / 10k | 313 | Elevated |
| #90 | Portsmouth, NH | D+ | $230 | 6.3 / 10k | 190 | Elevated |
| #91 | Derry, NH | C- | $220 | 6.3 / 10k | 214 | Elevated |
| #92 | Londonderry, NH | D+ | $235 | 6.3 / 10k | 214 | Elevated |
| #93 | Exeter, NH | D+ | $223 | 6.3 / 10k | 198 | Elevated |
| #94 | Blacksburg, VA | A | $189 | 6.28 / 10k | 251 | Elevated |
| #95 | Saratoga Springs, NY | B- | $218 | 6.28 / 10k | 273 | Elevated |
| #96 | Christiansburg, VA | A | $185 | 6.28 / 10k | 251 | Elevated |
| #97 | Barnstable Town, MA | B | $229 | 6.21 / 10k | 238 | Elevated |
| #98 | South Yarmouth, MA | B | $226 | 6.21 / 10k | 238 | Elevated |
| #99 | Durham, NC | A+ | $193 | 6.19 / 10k | 248 | Elevated |
| #100 | Wilmington, NC | A+ | $190 | 6.19 / 10k | 267 | Elevated |