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Ohio metros ranked amongst rattiest cities

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OHIO — Orkin has released its annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for 2025, ranking major metros across the country for their rodent populations. 

What You Need To Know

  • While no Ohio city was ranked in the top 10, several improved their rankings from last year

  • Cleveland ranked No. 11, dropping from its No. 10 spot

  • Columbus was able to drop four spots to No. 21
  • Cincinnati moved up eight spots from its ranking last year, moving to No. 27

While no Ohio city was ranked in the top 10, several improved their rankings from last year. 

Cleveland ranked No. 11, dropping from its No. 10 spot last year. Meanwhile, Columbus was able to drop four spots to No. 21. However, Cincinnati moved up eight spots from its ranking last year, moving to No. 27. 

Orkin determines the Rattiest Cities by tracking new rodent services in owner-occupied residences from Aug. 20, 2024, to Aug. 21, 2025. 

“Rats and mice are more than a nuisance—they’re opportunists,” said Ian Williams, Orkin entomologist. “If there’s food, warmth and a way in, they’ll find it. And once inside, their constant chewing and rapid reproduction can quickly turn a small issue into a large, expensive one.”

For the first time in 10 years, Chicago dropped from its No. 1 spot with Los Angeles taking the top ranking. Bumped from its top rating, Chicago moving to No. 2; followed by New York City at No. 3; San Francisco at No. 4 and Hartford, Conn. at No. 5.

Orkin said the top five cities continue to be major metros that offer ample access to food and shelter, as rats are highly adaptive and are drawn to similar resources as humans: shelter, food and water. The company said rats thrive in moderate weather, which helps increase their chances of survival and supports ongoing population growth. 

With cooler weather moving in, experts say rodents will continue to seek warm shelter and food sources, which can cause problems for homeowners. 

Orkin recommends residents follow “GNAW,” an acronym for several prevention tips including:

  • Guard entry points by sealing cracks, holes and gaps
  • Never leave food unattended outside for pets or wildlife
  • Avoid clutter that could create nesting spots
  • Watch for signs like droppings, gnaw marks or rub marks, burrows or scampering noises

For more information about rodent prevention, click here.

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Madison MacArthur

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