Highest disability rate, US cities
US cities ranked by the share of the civilian population reporting a disability (2024 ACS). Sun City, Arizona leads at 32.9%. 6,826 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. The top 25 average 30.3%, against an all-cities median of 12.9%.
Flip the list · Lowest disability rate, US cities →UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest residents with a disability?
Sun City, Arizona ranks #1 with 32.9% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by residents with a disability?
Sun City, Arizona, Arizona City, Arizona, Elwood, Indiana, Silver Springs, Nevada, Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,826 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is residents with a disability measured?
Share of the civilian noninstitutionalized population reporting a disability. Source: ACS S1810. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).