Nash County, NC is ranked highly in several aspects of quality living. According to Best Places, it has a high livability score of 76, which is above the US average of 67. The area also ranks well when it comes to safety and education. It has an exceptionally low crime rate, with only 1 violent crime per 100,000 people reported in 2018. Furthermore, overall school test scores are high with almost 33% of students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading and math. All these factors combine to make Nash County a great place to live with a high standard of living.
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