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Best Fiscal Health in South Carolina

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

Top Cities in South Carolina

  1. #1
    A

    Mount Pleasant

    Best Fiscal Health score 70 · MoveScore 80

  2. #2
    C

    Columbia

    Best Fiscal Health score 65 · MoveScore 62

  3. #3
    B

    Charleston

    Best Fiscal Health score 50 · MoveScore 71

  4. #4
    B

    Greenville

    Best Fiscal Health score 46 · MoveScore 71

Other South Carolina Rankings

Best Overall Cities in South Carolina

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

Best for Safety in South Carolina

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

Best for Water Quality in South Carolina

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

Best for Air Quality in South Carolina

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

Best for Public Schools in South Carolina

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

Best for Hospital Care in South Carolina

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in South Carolina ranks highest for best fiscal health?

Mount Pleasant, SC ranks #1 in South Carolina for best fiscal health with a sub-score of 70/100 (MoveScore 80, grade A).

How many cities in South Carolina are compared?

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