Merced, CA
MoveScore 49 out of 100 (Poor) · 3 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Air (EPA AQS)
Grade: C
Median AQI: 51
Unhealthy days (5-yr): 100
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $77,022
Fiscal score: 43
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 2.0 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Merced, CA?
Merced has a MoveScore of 49 out of 100 (grade F, Poor). The score averages 3 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Merced data come from?
Merced sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
What is the air quality in Merced?
Merced air quality is graded C by the EPA Air Quality System, with a median AQI of 51 and 100 unhealthy air days recorded over the last five years.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.