Exeter, MO is a small city located in southwest Missouri and is part of Barry County. According to BestPlaces, Exeter ranks lower than the US average in most categories including cost of living, crime, education, housing, weather and employment. The city does rank higher than the US average in amenities such as restaurants and grocery stores which might be attractive to some residents looking for a quieter life. Additionally, Exeter's quality of life index score ranks significantly higher than the national average. Despite this high quality of life score, Exeter still ranks much lower than other cities across the country when it comes to overall rankings.
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