Updated April 2026 · 9 cities · 6 data sources
Missouri Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Missouri has an average safety score of 54/100 across 5 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 63 | C | 597.9 |
| St. Louis | 58 | C | 322.8 |
| Kansas City | 57 | C | 560.6 |
| Independence | 47 | D | 654.9 |
| Columbia | 45 | D | 665.3 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 45 | D | 665.3 |
| Independence | 47 | D | 654.9 |
| Kansas City | 57 | C | 560.6 |
| St. Louis | 58 | C | 322.8 |
| Springfield | 63 | C | 597.9 |
School Quality
Missouri cities average a school score of 69/100 across 2 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE SPRINGS | 69 | B |
| St Louis | 69 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE SPRINGS | 69 | B |
| St Louis | 69 | B |
Water Safety
Missouri cities average a water safety score of 86.4/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 100 | A | 0 |
| Columbia | 88 | A | 0 |
| Springfield | 86 | A | 2 |
| St Louis | 80 | A | 0 |
| Kansas City | 78 | B | 1 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 86 | A | 2 |
| Kansas City | 78 | B | 1 |
| Columbia | 88 | A | 0 |
| St Louis | 80 | A | 0 |
| Chesterfield | 100 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Missouri cities average a median AQI of 44 across 1 cities.
Hospital Quality
Missouri cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.5/5 across 9 cities with a total of 23 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 5/5 | 1 |
| Chesterfield | 4/5 | 1 |
| Clinton | 4/5 | 1 |
| Columbia | 3.7/5 | 4 |
| Kansas City | 3.4/5 | 9 |
City Spending
Missouri cities average $14,403.8 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 73.3/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 82/100 | $15,703 |
| BLUE SPRINGS | 80/100 | $8,040 |
| Independence | 80/100 | $8,176 |
| St. Louis | 75/100 | $17,927 |
| Columbia | 71/100 | $13,757 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $22,820 | 52/100 |
| St. Louis | $17,927 | 75/100 |
| Springfield | $15,703 | 82/100 |
| Columbia | $13,757 | 71/100 |
| Independence | $8,176 | 80/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Missouri has 9 tracked cities with an average safety score of 54, school score of 69, and water safety score of 86.4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Springfield is the safest city in Missouri with a safety score of 63/100 (Grade C).
BLUE SPRINGS has the highest average school score in Missouri at 69/100 (Grade B).
Chesterfield has the highest water safety score in Missouri at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Springfield has the highest fiscal health score in Missouri at 82/100 with per-capita spending of $15,703.
Clinton has the best air quality in Missouri with a median AQI of 44 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.