Risco, MO is a small town located in the northwest corner of Missouri, just east of Arkansas. It has a population of only 639 people according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Risco is still ranked highly on many bestplaces rankings. According to USA Today's Best Places 2020 rankings, Risco received an overall score of 8 out of 10 for its amenities, cost of living, crime rate, education level and housing affordability. In addition to this strong overall rating, Risco also scored very highly in several individual categories including housing affordability (9 out 10), amenities (8 out 10) and education (7 out of 10). These high scores demonstrate that despite its small population size, Risco still offers good access to quality education resources and affordable housing prices.
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