Defiance 43 Poor
Defiance Livability #971 ranked city in Missouri#26,807 ranked city in the USARanks better than 8% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Defiance

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Housing

    A subpar score in the housing category may indicate that this area struggles with housing affordability, sluggish appreciation rates and home values lower than the national average.

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      Defiance transportation information

      Statistic Defiance Missouri National
      Average one way commute0min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work100.0%81.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%1.9%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Defiance, MO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).