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Boone County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Missouri
  • 11 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Boone County is located in Missouri with a population of 174,589. Boone County is one of the best places to live in Missouri. In Boone County, most residents own their homes. In Boone County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Boone County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Boone County are highly rated.
    Population
    174,589

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $177,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $826
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Boone County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      289.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      86.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      88.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      394.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,197.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      202.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Boone County

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,005
    National
    $55,322
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      Boone County Reviews

      11 reviews
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      Boone is a great place if you're a college student - plenty of places to hang out, shop, and eat. Especially if you're on ASU's campus. Off campus, however, a drastic change happens. There isn't a lot to do off campus without commuting 45 minutes to another town. The schools in Boone are high quality because ASU is a premier teaching college, and many of the teachers at the surrounding public schools have degrees from ASU. Crime is very low, so it is a very safe environment, and, therefore, family friendly. Because it is a college town that also thrives on tourism, however, the cost of living is incredibly high. While Boone is both a college and tourist town, the local culture is a blend of the traditional South and mountain cultures, so diversity can be hard to come by. ASU offers the most diversity to be found within the town, and most diverse organizations on campus are open to the public. The town of Boone and ASU, which is at the heart of Boone, work very well together.
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      There is a lot to do here in Columbia! We have over 150 restaurants, a lot of great bars, multiple music venues, four college campuses, four dog parks, lots of resources to help families and also have a lot fo great places to enjoy the outdoors!
      Alot of newer, more modern looking buildings, wide variety of shopping, businesses kept looking nice