Shelby County, Missouri is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. It has consistently ranked high in the BestPlaces surveys for its quality of life, affordability of living, and low crime rate. The county has earned top marks in areas such as cost of living, housing affordability, education performance, health care access and quality of life. The county also ranks highly for its public safety with low rates of violent crime and property crime. Shelby County also boasts excellent schools with excellent test scores and a variety of cultural activities available for enjoyment. Residents enjoy convenient access to major cities like St. Louis while still enjoying a small-town atmosphere. All these factors make Shelby County an outstanding place to call home.
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