Thurston, WA County is ranked highly across several categories. According to BestPlaces, the county has an overall score of 72/100, which ranks it in the top 25% of counties nationally. The county also boasts a low crime rate which gives it a crime index rating of 8 out of 100. This puts Thurston in the top 10% nationwide for safety. Education is also highly rated in Thurston with an education score of 60 out of 100. This places Thurston within the top 30% nationally for educational quality. Additionally, Thurston has great weather with an average temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit and an average annual rainfall of 42 inches. All these factors contribute to make Thurston one of the best places to live in Washington State and beyond.
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