Biggest tradeoff: Nixa, Missouri
Nixa, Missouri is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
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Nixa, Missouri is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 23,523 | 19,120 |
| Center Elevation | 1,296 ft(395 m) | 1,168 ft(356 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $310,628 | $308,658 |
| Median Rent | $1,461 | $1,417 |
| Median Income | $74,814 | $66,631 |
| Rent Burden | 23% | 26% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 301 days/yr | 303 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 69°F | 68°F |
| Avg. Low | 49°F | 49°F |
| Comfort Score | 62/100Good | 64/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 46°F | 45°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47"(119 cm) | 47"(119 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 10"(25 cm) | 10"(25 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | N/A | 51 |
| Safety Score | 86 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| School Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Central Tract Wildfire Risk | minimalMinimal | minimalMinimal |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 36.1 years | 33.1 years |
| College Educated | 33% | 35% |
| Remote Workers | 6% | 6% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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