Taney County, MO is ranked number 23 out of 115 counties in Missouri by BestPlaces.net. The county has a total area of 531 square miles and a population of 53,624 as of 2019. Taney County is located in the Ozark Mountain region of southwestern Missouri and borders Arkansas to the south.
The rankings for Taney County are based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education levels achieved, employment opportunities, local amenities, housing affordability and quality of life. According to BestPlaces rankings, the county's cost of living is 12% lower than the national average and its crime rate is 35% lower than the national average. Additionally, Taney County has an excellent system of public schools and a high percentage of residents with college degrees. Furthermore, employment opportunities are abundant in the county with a thriving tourism industry and access to major highways that open up job opportunities elsewhere in Missouri or nearby states. Housing affordability is also very good with median home prices well below state averages. All these factors combine to make Taney County an attractive place to live for many people looking for a great quality of life at an affordable price.
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