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Best Fiscal Health in Oregon

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

Top Cities in Oregon

  1. #1
    B

    Bend

    Best Fiscal Health score 72 · MoveScore 72

  2. #2
    B

    Medford

    Best Fiscal Health score 70 · MoveScore 74

  3. #3
    C

    Salem

    Best Fiscal Health score 68 · MoveScore 64

  4. #4
    B

    Portland

    Best Fiscal Health score 63 · MoveScore 74

  5. #5
    B

    Eugene

    Best Fiscal Health score 56 · MoveScore 72

Other Oregon Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Oregon

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

Best for Safety in Oregon

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

Best for Water Quality in Oregon

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

Best for Air Quality in Oregon

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

Best for Public Schools in Oregon

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

Best for Hospital Care in Oregon

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Oregon ranks highest for best fiscal health?

Bend, OR ranks #1 in Oregon for best fiscal health with a sub-score of 72/100 (MoveScore 72, grade B).

How many cities in Oregon are compared?

5 Oregon 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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Oregon-specific ranking using the spending sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.