Neck City, MO Rankings

Neck City, MO is a small town in the Southwest region of Missouri. It has a population of just over 1,000 people and is known for its rural atmosphere and small-town charm. The city boasts an excellent school system, a low cost of living, and close proximity to major cities such as Kansas City and St. Louis. According to BestPlaces, Neck City ranks high in several categories including its job market, housing affordability, cost of living, crime rate, education level, health care quality, air quality, and overall quality of life. Job growth is strong with an unemployment rate below the national average at 3.9%. Housing costs are also incredibly affordable with median home prices at under $100K and rent prices well below the national average. The crime rate is lower than both state and national averages as well as the education level which shows that students perform better than their peers at both levels. Health care quality is high with low rates of uninsured individuals while air quality levels are ranked above average for most pollutants. All this adds up to Neck City having an overall very good quality of life ranking from BestPlaces.

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