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Best Overall Cities in Idaho

4 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Idaho

  1. #1
    B

    Twin Falls

    Best Overall Cities score 78 · MoveScore 78

  2. #2
    B

    Nampa

    Best Overall Cities score 71 · MoveScore 71

  3. #3
    C

    Boise

    Best Overall Cities score 69 · MoveScore 69

  4. #4
    C

    Meridian

    Best Overall Cities score 63 · MoveScore 63

Other Idaho Rankings

Best for Safety in Idaho

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

Best for Water Quality in Idaho

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

Best for Air Quality in Idaho

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

Best for Public Schools in Idaho

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

Best Fiscal Health in Idaho

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

Best for Hospital Care in Idaho

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Idaho ranks highest for best overall cities?

Twin Falls, ID ranks #1 in Idaho for best overall cities with a sub-score of 78/100 (MoveScore 78, grade B).

How many cities in Idaho are compared?

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

How is this ranking calculated?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. 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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Idaho-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.