The Pittsburg, KS Metro Area is ranked favorably in many categories, according to BestPlaces.net. The city has an overall livability score of 63, which ranks it as the 17th most livable city in Kansas and the 839th most livable city in the United States. It scores particularly well for its cost of living index of 84, which is lower than both the state and national averages. It has a crime rate rank of 54, which indicates that the crime rate is below average compared to other cities in Kansas and the nation. It also has a relatively low unemployment rate of 4%, compared to 6.2% for the state and 5.2% for the nation. Furthermore, its climate rank of 71 suggests that Pittsburg's climate is slightly more favorable than both Kansas' and America's averages. In summary, Pittsburg offers a quality living experience at an affordable cost with safety considerations being taken into account as well.
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