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Rankings for Empire

Empire Ranked
#39 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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Empire Ranked
#42 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#93 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#215 Best Green Cities
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#316 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Pontiac


Pontiac, IL has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake? Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.
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Reviews for Pontiac    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Wonderful place, great attractions, nice parks. Overall a great  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small museum concerning route 66 but  More

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