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Best Overall Cities in Missouri

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

Top Cities in Missouri

  1. #1
    B

    St. Louis

    Best Overall Cities score 78 · MoveScore 78

  2. #2
    B

    Columbia

    Best Overall Cities score 70 · MoveScore 70

  3. #3
    B

    Springfield

    Best Overall Cities score 70 · MoveScore 70

  4. #4
    B

    BLUE SPRINGS

    Best Overall Cities score 70 · MoveScore 70

  5. #5
    B

    St Louis

    Best Overall Cities score 70 · MoveScore 70

  6. #6
    C

    Kansas City

    Best Overall Cities score 64 · MoveScore 64

  7. #7
    C

    Independence

    Best Overall Cities score 62 · MoveScore 62

Other Missouri Rankings

Best for Safety in Missouri

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

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 overall cities?

St. Louis, MO ranks #1 in Missouri for best overall cities with a sub-score of 78/100 (MoveScore 78, grade B).

How many cities in Missouri are compared?

7 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?

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