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Best Fiscal Health in Kansas

6 cities ranked · Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Top Cities in Kansas

  1. #1
    B

    Wichita

    Best Fiscal Health score 90 · MoveScore 76

  2. #2
    B

    Topeka

    Best Fiscal Health score 87 · MoveScore 74

  3. #3
    B

    Overland Park

    Best Fiscal Health score 85 · MoveScore 75

  4. #4
    A

    Olathe

    Best Fiscal Health score 84 · MoveScore 81

  5. #5
    B

    Kansas City

    Best Fiscal Health score 50 · MoveScore 74

  6. #6
    B

    Lawrence

    Best Fiscal Health score 40 · MoveScore 70

Other Kansas Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Kansas

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in Kansas

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Kansas

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Kansas

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Kansas

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best for Hospital Care in Kansas

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Kansas ranks highest for best fiscal health?

Wichita, KS ranks #1 in Kansas for best fiscal health with a sub-score of 90/100 (MoveScore 76, grade B).

How many cities in Kansas are compared?

6 Kansas cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Kansas-specific ranking using the spending sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.