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Best Overall Cities in Nevada

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

Top Cities in Nevada

  1. #1
    B

    Reno

    Best Overall Cities score 78 · MoveScore 78

  2. #2
    B

    North Las Vegas

    Best Overall Cities score 72 · MoveScore 72

  3. #3
    C

    Las Vegas

    Best Overall Cities score 69 · MoveScore 69

  4. #4
    C

    Henderson

    Best Overall Cities score 69 · MoveScore 69

  5. #5
    C

    Carson City

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

  6. #6
    C

    Sparks

    Best Overall Cities score 64 · MoveScore 64

Other Nevada Rankings

Best for Safety in Nevada

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

Best for Water Quality in Nevada

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

Best for Air Quality in Nevada

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

Best for Public Schools in Nevada

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

Best Fiscal Health in Nevada

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

Best for Hospital Care in Nevada

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Nevada ranks highest for best overall cities?

Reno, NV ranks #1 in Nevada for best overall cities with a sub-score of 78/100 (MoveScore 78, grade B).

How many cities in Nevada are compared?

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