Most Conservative Cities in the US: There is a clear political divide in the US between those people who are conservative, and those who are liberal in their thinking. Over the past 50 years in the US, this rivalry in ideology has grown to new heights, now reaching extremely volatile and contentious levels as the balance of power in the country has swung back and forth between the two parties.
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In general, those political and ideological lines are very clearly delineated by different regions, states, and cities. The northeast and west coast of the US are generally considered to be strong supporters of liberalism, while the central and southern regions of the US stick closer to more conservative values, and also tend to be more heavily religious. Religiosity is indeed a strong indicator of conservatism. Though avowed religious affiliation is still high across the US, even in liberal areas, conservative regions are much more devout and fervent in their beliefs.
You might have read our previous article on the 10 Most Liberal States, and if so, you can probably guess in which states you won’t find some of the most conservative cities in the US. Unsurprisingly, not a single one of the most conservative cities can be found in those ten most liberal states, which includes New York, Hawaii, and Massachusetts.
This information could be quite important for anyone looking to relocate, and who wants to settle into a region surrounded by like-minded people and values. So whether you’re looking to move into one of these conservative enclaves, or avoid them, we present you with our list of the ten most conservative cities in the US, according to surveys done by The Bay Area Center for Voting Research (BACVR).
10. Orange, California
Percent Conservative: 64%
Orange County’s ethical values come from their religious and cultural heritage which includes strong family bonds. It has the lowest percentage of single-parent households and same-sex households. Because of that, it also has one of the highest percentages in the region for nuclear-family households (households with two parents and children).
9. Lafayette, Louisiana
Percent Conservative: 64%
Lafayette has a strong Roman Catholic tradition, though it also has other Christian sects, along with Islamic and Jewish places of worship. People here prefer giving to charity rather than paying taxes. They have respect for their priests or ministers, but still like to think in their own ways.
8. Bakersfield, California
Percent Conservative: 64%
Bakersfield is not a big city, being mostly rural and conservative. They are very stereotypical conservative people in some respects, though surprisingly not very religious. They do not like to make change, and would prefer to live in their own way forever.
7. Gilbert, Arizona
Percent Conservative: 64%
Gilbert is a highly educated, affluent, and incredibly safe city thanks to a comparatively low crime rate. It is a fast-growing city that still feels like a small town. The conservative values in Gilbert favor local businesses, as there is even a local real estate agent who is known by the title of “The Conservative’s Real Estate Agent.”
6. Colorado Springs, Colorado
Percent Conservative: 64%
People in Colorado Springs are highly religious and keep an arsenal of guns thanks to the gun-friendly laws. They are very interested in families and thus maintain very good bonding amongst their family members. Interestingly, it is also ranked as the 2nd worst dressed city in America by Movoto Blog. Are conservatives bad dressers?
5. Plano, Texas
Percent Conservative: 68%
Plano is among the ten most conservative cities in the US and and the first of three Texas cities to make the list. It is the biggest suburb in Dallas, and people over there are tremendously conservative, not to mention rich.
4. Hialeah, Florida
Percent Conservative: 71%
A city in Florida, Hialeah is a place where Roman Catholicism is the majority religion of the people. Practices like animal sacrifice is still used in some places there, though the Church has a put a ban on it. Hialeah also has the largest Santero Community outside of Cuba.
3. Abilene, Texas
Percent Conservative: 73%
Abilene is a city in Texas of about 117,000, 66.21% of which are are religious. The city is filled with conservative people who want to live the way they like, and do not like to be interfered with as a result.
2. Lubbock, Texas
Percent Conservative: 75%
Lubbock ranks second in our list of the most conservative cities in the US. The center of the city is lifeless and there has been no effort to revive it or even lure new business there. It has instead been left abandoned, though there are a few offices. The newspaper over there is very partial and is strongly against the Republican Party, which accounts for the conservative bias in the city.
1. Provo, Utah
Percent Conservative: 86%
Provo is a small city founded by Brigham Young. The city has a strong Mormon history, with Brigham Young University situated on the city’s outer limits. Provo’s religious values, large base of Caucasian inhabitants, and small town feeling mingle together to make it the most conservative city in the US.
