Pike County, Missouri is a small rural county in the northeastern part of the state. It is best known for its scenic landscape and peaceful atmosphere. Despite its small population, Pike County is highly ranked in many categories according to Bestplaces Rankings. The county has an overall ranking of 12 out of 114 counties in the state, putting it well above average. In terms of cost of living, Pike County has an index score of 88, which ranks it at number 30 among all Missouri counties. Additionally, the county's crime rate per 100K people is very low at 169, placing it at number 18 in the state. Finally, Pike County also ranks high for its air quality index with a score of 67, making it one of the cleanest counties in Missouri. All these factors combined make Pike County one of the most desirable places to live in Missouri.
Best Places ranks thousands of places to live based on analysis, data and key statistics from the U.S. Census and our Best Places To Live Expert Insights.
Pike, Missouri has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake?
Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.
Browse all of our Best Places Rankings