Union Star, MO is a small rural town located in DeKalb County. It has a population of 64494 according to the 2020 US Census Bureau estimates. The town's rankings on Bestplaces.net are based on several criteria such as cost of living, education, crime rate and quality of life. Union Star ranks highly when it comes to cost of living with its housing being 97% cheaper than the national average and its overall cost of living being 10% lower than the national average. When it comes to education, Union Star does not have any schools within the city limits but several educational facilities nearby which offer good quality education. Crime rate in Union Star is average for rural areas with 0 violent crimes per 1000 residents and 4 property related crimes per 1000 residents. Quality of life in Union Star is rated fairly high with a rating of 7 out of 10 due to its scenic beauty, low unemployment rate and other favorable factors like entertainment opportunities and access to healthcare facilities. Overall, Union Star is an affordable rural community with great quality of life offering residents an abundance of amenities at an affordable cost.
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