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Best Overall Cities in Kansas

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

Top Cities in Kansas

  1. #1
    A

    Olathe

    Best Overall Cities score 81 · MoveScore 81

  2. #2
    B

    Wichita

    Best Overall Cities score 76 · MoveScore 76

  3. #3
    B

    Overland Park

    Best Overall Cities score 75 · MoveScore 75

  4. #4
    B

    Topeka

    Best Overall Cities score 74 · MoveScore 74

  5. #5
    B

    Kansas City

    Best Overall Cities score 74 · MoveScore 74

  6. #6
    B

    Lawrence

    Best Overall Cities score 70 · MoveScore 70

Other Kansas Rankings

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 Fiscal Health in Kansas

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

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 overall cities?

Olathe, KS ranks #1 in Kansas for best overall cities with a sub-score of 81/100 (MoveScore 81, grade A).

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?

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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Kansas-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.