Rating

LGBTQ Friendliness

Scale55-100

Higher values are better.

About This Ranking

Goal

Highlight places with a stronger combined LGBTQ Policy Environment plus visible same-sex household and mapped gay-bar community signals.

Sources

4 sources

Snapshot August 4, 2026

Data: Current state and District of Columbia policy tallies across more than 50 laws and policies affecting LGBTQ people.
What it tells us: Provides a broad statewide policy environment, not enforcement, local implementation, social acceptance, neighborhood culture, or lived experience.

2025 Municipal Equality Index

Data: Selected municipal LGBTQ policy and inclusion scorecards used directly only when a reviewed local-government association is available.
What it tells us: Shows formal municipal policy and inclusion practices, not enforcement, neighborhood culture, discrimination risk, healthcare access, or lived experience.

2020-2024 estimates; released January 29, 2026

Data: Place-level B09019 estimates for population in households and people identified as a same-sex spouse or unmarried partner of the householder.
What it tells us: Shows one visible same-sex household signal; it is not a count of all LGBTQ residents and does not capture single, trans, bisexual, closeted, or non-household community members.

Current score; Overture Places release 2026-05-20.0

Data: The current 0-100 Gay Scene rating built from mapped gay-bar access in the same locality, nearby, and across the wider metro area.
What it tells us: Adds a narrow mapped-nightlife visibility signal; it does not represent all queer-friendly venues, organizations, events, or community life.

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