South Bend, IN (46617) has been ranked in several categories by BestPlaces. The city has been given a livability score of 65/100, where 100 is the highest. It is known to be a great place for families, coming in at #14 out of 200 cities in the US. In terms of crime rate, South Bend ranks #132 out of 477 cities in the US. With a crime index of 28.8 per 1,000 residents, it is below the national average of 33. Additionally, education rates are higher than most around the country with an overall school system rating of 6 out of 10 and a ranking of #102 out of 476 for public schools. Finally, South Bend experiences mild weather year-round making it an ideal place to live and work.
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