(La Porte, IN) - USA Today newspaper has La Porte as one of the Top 20 best small towns in America.

The ranking is for cities with fewer than 25,000 residents. The national publication cites factors like the city’s lakes, historic downtown and vibrant events for La Porte making the list.

Currently, people can vote online for their favorite community among the Top 20 until March 31.  USA Today will announce the winner on April 9.

Currently, La Porte is the leading vote getter.

“I encourage everybody to vote,” said La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody.

Three other downstate Indiana cities Nashville, Vevay and Madison made the rankings.