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MoveScore

Score Breakdown

Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.

Safety (FBI UCR)
n/a
Water (EPA SDWIS)
n/a
Air (EPA AQS)
65
Schools (NCES / EDFacts)
70
Fiscal (Census ASPEP)
n/a
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
70

What the Federal Data Says

Air (EPA AQS)

Grade: C
Median AQI: 51
Unhealthy days (5-yr): 10

Schools (NCES / EDFacts)

Average score: 70 (B)
Top-rated schools tracked: 2

Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)

Average quality rating: 3.5 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 2

Other Cities in South Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MoveScore of Spartanburg, SC?

Spartanburg has a MoveScore of 68 out of 100 (grade C, Fair). The score averages 3 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.

Where does the Spartanburg data come from?

Spartanburg 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.

How are schools in Spartanburg?

Public schools in Spartanburg average a score of 70 (grade B) based on NCES and EDFacts assessment and enrollment data. 2 top-rated schools are tracked in the city.

What is the air quality in Spartanburg?

Spartanburg air quality is graded C by the EPA Air Quality System, with a median AQI of 51 and 10 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.