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    Suburb of Kansas City, MO,

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Did you know that Missouri is home to the world's largest arch in St. Louis, the University of Missouri Tigers in Columbia, and some pretty cool family friendly places to call home.

That's right, the Show Me State knows how to keep families safe, educated, happy, healthy, and entertained. And lucky for you, HomeSnacks has found all of those qualities and rolled them into the top ten best places for families in Missouri for 2022. How did we determine Missouri's most family friendly places? We consulted the US Census on places in this Midwest state with more than 10,000 residents. We looked at several factors: crime, education, family friendly activities, and the percent of households that currently have children. We ended up with 42 family friendly Missouri places that any family would be lucky to call home.

Missouri currently has 2.1 million families, and that number is expected to increase over the next ten years; and that folks, is because the state has a ton of awesome "Missouri" stuff to do. Like, biking the world class trails in Springfield, visiting one of the state's 240 farmers' markets, or spending the day at Branson's Silver Dollar City. And parents, Missouri has 90 Blue Ribbon schools, and local colleges like Truman State University in Kirksville are showing up on U.S. News' 'Best College' lists year after year.

So, if you're looking for safe, family friendly cities and neighborhoods, amazing schools, large green spaces, and just overall good family friendly fun, keep reading.

  1. Maryville
  2. Harrisonville
  3. Bolivar
  4. Carthage
  5. Neosho
  6. Marshall
  7. Washington
  8. Mexico
  9. Kearney
  10. Grain Valley

Missouri has a ton of family friendly places for every budget. There are places like Kirkwood for the outdoorsy family, and places like Jackson for families just starting out. But, the number one most family friendly place in Missouri is, Maryville.

To learn more about our methodology and to see why Missouri's top ten best places to raise a family are truly the best of the best, take a look below. And if you don't see your favorite there, head to the bottom.

Check out some more reading about Missouri and the best places for families in the country:

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  • Best Cities To Raise A Family In America
  • Best States To Raise A Family In America

The 10 Best Places To Raise A Family In Missouri For 2022

Population: 11,641
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 68
Closest Major City: Omaha
Households with kids: 19.0%
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Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 10,084
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 56
Closest Major City: Kansas City
Households with kids: 32.2%
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Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 11,000
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 51
Closest Major City: Kansas City
Households with kids: 35.7%
More on Bolivar: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data

Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 14,699
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 40
Closest Major City: Tulsa
Households with kids: 44.1%
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Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 12,036
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 52
Closest Major City: Tulsa
Households with kids: 37.0%
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Population: 12,920
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 67
Closest Major City: Kansas City
Households with kids: 25.5%
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Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 14,052
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 42
Closest Major City: St. Louis
Households with kids: 33.4%
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Population: 11,535
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 50
Closest Major City: St. Louis
Households with kids: 30.3%
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Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 10,460
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 43
Closest Major City: Kansas City
Households with kids: 41.5%
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Best places to live in missouri for families

Population: 14,261
Family Friendly Amenities Score: 59
Closest Major City: Kansas City
Households with kids: 45.5%
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Methodology: How do you determine which place is best for families in Missouri anyways?

To give you the places in Missouri which are best for families, we have to look at a handful of metrics. Of course, we want to measure the type of people who live in each city, and make some assumptions about what's family-friendly and what isn't.

So we researched the internet for a database that contains all that information.

How we crunched the family friendly numbers for the Show Me State

We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using U.S. Census data produced for the state of Missouri, we looked at every single city in the state. We paid particular attention to:

  • Crime (Both violent and property)
  • Quality of local schools
  • Distance to a major city without necessarily being in it
  • % of households with children
  • Family-friendly amenities nearby (museums, libraries and colleges)

We then gave each city a Family Score.

The higher the score, the better the city is for families. We also limited our results to cities with populations over 10,000 people. For Missouri, that meant a total of 42 cities. You can download the data here.

Summary: The Best Places To Raise A Family In Missouri

If you're looking for a breakdown of cities in Missouri ranked by criteria that most would agree make a place a great spot for families, this is an accurate list.

Here's a look at the best cities for singles Missouri according to the data:

  1. Branson
  2. Raytown
  3. St. Louis

For more Missouri reading, check out:

  • Best Places To Live In Missouri
  • Safest Places In Missouri
  • Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri

Where Are The Best Places For Families In Missouri?

RankCityPopulationAmenities Score
1 Maryville, MO 11,641 51
2 Harrisonville, MO 10,084 60
3 Bolivar, MO 11,000 56
4 Carthage, MO 14,699 48
5 Neosho, MO 12,036 46
6 Marshall, MO 12,920 63
7 Washington, MO 14,052 56
8 Mexico, MO 11,535 44
9 Kearney, MO 10,460 36
10 Grain Valley, MO 14,261 38

How Is The Area In ?

Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2022. This is our ninth time ranking the best cities for families in Missouri.

Where is the best place to raise a family in Missouri?

Farmington If you are looking for affordability as well as access to different amenities, Farmington is one of the best places in Missouri to live, especially if you are raising your family.

What is the best area of Missouri to live in?

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis suburb has been named the best place to live in all of Missouri and is rated one of the best suburbs in the entire country.

What is the nicest town in Missouri?

Glendale. Glendale has been named the Best Place to Live in Missouri on several occasions, and with the region's scenic glens combined with attractive housing, and high standard of living, visitors will quickly see why.

Where should I live in Missouri?

The best places to live in Missouri are St. Louis, West Plains, Chesterfield, O'Fallon and Columbia.