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Best for Safety in Missouri

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

Top Cities in Missouri

  1. #1
    B

    Springfield

    Best for Safety score 63 · MoveScore 70

  2. #2
    B

    St. Louis

    Best for Safety score 58 · MoveScore 78

  3. #3
    C

    Kansas City

    Best for Safety score 57 · MoveScore 64

  4. #4
    C

    Independence

    Best for Safety score 47 · MoveScore 62

  5. #5
    B

    Columbia

    Best for Safety score 45 · MoveScore 70

Other Missouri Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Missouri

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

Best for Water Quality in Missouri

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

Best for Air Quality in Missouri

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

Best for Public Schools in Missouri

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

Best Fiscal Health in Missouri

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Missouri

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Missouri ranks highest for best for safety?

Springfield, MO ranks #1 in Missouri for best for safety with a sub-score of 63/100 (MoveScore 70, grade B).

How many cities in Missouri are compared?

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

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. 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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Missouri-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.