Lowest cities in the US by elevation
Looking for the lowest cities in the U.S.? Pick your state below — we add each one as its figures hold up.
How close to sea level does your state get? Pick a state below to explore its lowest-elevation cities and towns. We’re adding states as we go, uncovering the places that sit lowest, a few of them below sea level — and sometimes finding a clear low point, sometimes finding a few places too close to call.
Arizona
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → PacificCalifornia
Every city and town here is below sea level; listed alphabetically.
See the list → Mountain WestColorado
Led by Holly; the rest listed alphabetically.
See the list → Plains & Upper MidwestIowa
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → Great LakesMichigan
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → Plains & Upper MidwestMissouri
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → Mountain WestMontana
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → Plains & Upper MidwestNorth Dakota
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → Plains & Upper MidwestSouth Dakota
Led by White Rock; the rest listed alphabetically.
See the list → Mid-SouthTennessee
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → Mountain WestUtah
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
See the list → South AtlanticWest Virginia
Led by Shepherdstown; the rest listed alphabetically.
See the list → Mountain WestWyoming
Listed alphabetically — the published figures don't separate cleanly enough to rank.
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