Livability
The Metrics Arts and Entertainment: Employment in arts, entertainment and recreation
A region’s ability to build an inclusive and dynamic live, learn, work and play environment
100
U.S. Avg.
93
93
102
101
97
107
104
102
5th/10
108
112
Healthcare Access: Physicians per 100,000 residents
5th/10 Commute Time: Length of average work commute
4th/10 Vitality: Percentage of population aged 15 - 44 years old
3rd/10 Cost of Living Index: Relative cost of housing and everyday items
7th/10 Crime: Violent crime rate per 100,000 residents
9th/10 WinstonSalem, NC
Knoxville TN
Greensboro NC
Columbia SC
OVERALL RANKING
OVER TIME 14
Greenville SC
Tallahassee FL
Charleston SC
Augusta GA
Raleigh NC
Lexington KY
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019-20
3 rd
5 th
3 rd
5 th
8 th
7 th
2019-20 Midlands Regional Competitiveness Report
Gallup Well-Being Index: A five-part index measuring physical, community, financial, social and career well-being
10th/10