10 Places in Missouri You Should NEVER Move To

Wow there are some really terrible parts of Missouri, I'll tell you that!
Missouri. Known for its vast farmland, giant arch, terrible weather and of course, its world famous barbeque. Missouri has a lot to offer - 5 pro sports teams, the home of Budweiser and the Lake of the Ozarks. And, while most of the Show Me State is great, just like every other state, Missouri has its least desirable spots. The places you don’t want to live.
To measure the bad places in this state, we have to use two things - data and opinion. We’ve looked at a bunch of data, you know - crime, poverty, the quality of schools and home prices. Plus, we took into account YOUR opinion - that’s right - you Missourians have a lot to say about which places in your states are great and which are not so great. So, while Walt Disney may have gotten his start here...believe me, there’s nothing magical about living in the places we’re talking about today.
And here it here it goes
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[@DollsRescued]

As a Born and Raised Missouri Resident, not many people here (at all) say, "Missoura". What you have described, is happening everywhere.

[@msmith2568]

Born there too....I hate it when I hear 'Missoura'. No one ever says Mississippa

[@DollsRescued]

@@msmith2568 I HATE it too! And yes, about Mississippa! Ha Ha

[@jgpix1]

The governor says it like that

[@markdemoreuille4451]

Older folks use it

[@DollsRescued]

@@markdemoreuille4451 No. Older Country Folks used to use it. ;-)

[@leonardwashington9619]

Moved from California to Missouri. It's like the Garden of Eden out here compared to Cali. So much green.

[@cadepeterson1883]

Nah so much red you got out of the blue hell. Welcome

[@harrypalm5036]

welcome, but be true to Missouri folks while your with us. we no need Cali politics here.

[@Tigman396]

you came from a desert dude, LOL!

[@nikonthomas8528]

I was born and raised in St.Louis. I had a college friend from New York who came home with me for a weekend and they couldn’t stop talking about how green it is and all the land.

[@johnjohnon8767]

I hope you remember why you left California. I like my state as it is

[@sixsixseven2896]

MO is a really underrated state. First state Ive been to and lived in. Moved from the Netherlands, and besides the extreme riches and poverty that the US brings, Missouri is wonderful. Its green and hilly, peaceful but still populated. Many many unique and new brands, particularly food! Which I love

[@priscillacruz2947]

your comment is probably the first time i heard so far....thank u

[@ewe1871]

Correct.

[@AstroMallard]

As a a Saint Louis resident I am glad you have went past our reputation and love it!

[@brinleylight9604]

So true

[@cydelamacorra6677]

I agree missouri might not be perfect but it's a beautiful place to live in, I live in st peters mo and im loving every second of it.

[@chrisanthony7552]

The people in Missouri are the friendliest folks in the US. I just moved here from Chicago burbs. I love it.

[@EvanGLooney]

Don’t forget to be one of them.

[@donnaadams3199]

You haven't been hear long enough trust me nice is easy to fake

[@Countrylady]

They sure is!!!

[@tiradoquiver]

idk ab the whole u.s..

[@chrisanthony7552]

@@donnaadams3199 Heartwarming response Donna Downer.

[@christophernewman2904]

I lived in Joplin for 44yrs. It's sad to see the decline of a town I loved. Meth has destroyed it as much as the tornado did.

[@Tigman396]

Sadly I travel and see the whole country going this way, literally hate drugs like that.

[@nicholeb5777]

I agree, I live in Joplin and meth is destroying this city

[@annblack3146]

I agree Joplin is getting horrible and shocked it didn't make the list.

[@peggygibbons479]

Same here in Bonne Terre. Meth and heroin have destroyed our entire area, especially Farmington. And Potosi is just way beyond help!!

[@Tigman396]

@@peggygibbons479 it's not just Missouri unfortunately, yet I believe someone has achieved their goal of the destruction of a nation, ugh!

[@ericsr60]

Lambert's restaurant is nowhere near Berkeley. Lambert airport is 5 min way from Berkeley

[@x3nrg601]

Facts

[@adawg2015]

Lambert’s is probably 5 minutes from Springfield MO in Ozark or in Sikeston which is 2 1/2 hours from St. Louis.

[@justinharris9403]

Yeah. Piss-poor research.

[@kdkb314]

Ty! He needs to fact check

[@ericsr60]

@@justinharris9403 aww don't be mean bro, honest mistake

[@teenasnyder4888]

I do remember when I moved here to Springfield Missouri from California (Bakersfield). When we topped the hills of Branson Missouri. I had never even seen so much Beautiful green in my life.Trees, grass, The flowers on the side of the road was gorgeous. I had never seen so much beauty. In nature in my life. At the age of 21 I came to Missouri from California. I am now 68 years old and have lived here this long. I love Missouri. When I first came here there was no crime. I’m still at a safer place than other places are.But I do believe I will stay. This is my home. There is much much worse places to live.

[@NickJohnson]

I agree Teena. I had that first same impression the first time I visited Missouri too ❤️

[@Anon54387]

Bakersfield is a dry, dusty place. For greenery in California one has to be north of Sacramento. The drawback, of course, is the high humidity and it is still hot north of Sacramento.

[@karenrollins1469]

We came from California every drive is beautiful and very little garbage on the roads I couldn't imagine a better place to live ☺️

[@user-hg7tp2tf8b]

I was born and raised Missouri has a beauty more than other place it is four seasons. Just like life it is it has its season .

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

​@@user-hg7tp2tf8bwhat do you think of waynesville? Is that an okay place to live?

[@remcloudscapes]

You gotta change that fact about Berkeley man, Berkeley has Lambert International Airport, not Lambert’s Cafe

[@mountainmanmatt7590]

Yea there are 2 Lamberts in Missouri but both are in 2 completely different regions of the state. I love your videos but sometimes notice video editing will change the sequence of your trip which can scramble up some facts

[@mikem.7068]

I hope it's editing vs compiling data from public record and googling potential positives nearby...poorly if the later.

[@lahart2003]

I travel a lot for work so needless to say, your videos are amazing information for a woman traveling alone!! Huge Thank you Nick!

[@curtis7599]

Me too. I get surprised about some of the towns that are mentioned and never thought that these places were bad. Of course, I just pass through. The information is very helpful though.

[@emsparamedic5183]

Dude, where do you see an "A" on the end of Missouri?!? I'm from South St. Louis, by Carondelet Park, and love the area. There is NO comparison for safety sake between South and North St. Louis. No sane person l know would live on the North side.

[@jdubskiwright2380]

Booooooo!!! I live in Spanish lake and it's not the north side but it is our neighbor to the south..the lake is the most northeastern town in stlouis..we got our fair share of bullshit thts for sure

[@jgpix1]

Ur right. He’s just kind of making fun of the greater Missouri dialect by putting the A on the end of it. Obviously we don’t speak that way in STL, especially the city. You’re ok in Carondelet- but the south side has its share of unsafe spots. Like Gravois Park isn’t somewhere I’d want to be at any time of day or night

[@hollyawesome2370]

I cant stand when people call it Missoura. Ive never heard someone say that unironicly and I was born/raised in KCMO.

[@cheshire_skatkat9093]

I saved a out of state friend from getting a t shirt that said Missour-RAAAHHH! I had to explain the pronunciation war especially since we were in St.louos where NOBODY says it like that.

[@smokeandmirrorsmakeupstudi1047]

Missouri gal here 😁 Missouri is named after the "Missouri native Americans" which the tribe pronounced it as "miss-ur-uh" so, I mean. It's dialect more than anything. Either way isn't far off 😁

[@aviestrela]

I'm from Portugal and I've been to Missouri acouple times and I absolutely loved it. There was a time in my life that I almost thought of moving there to live. Great people and from I saw its was really not that bad. Anywhere in the world there will good places and not so good ones to live. The Ozarks are beautiful.

[@fin59shaw]

I live in Missouri, and I have been to Portugal a few times. You have a great history, scenery, and FOOD !!! I'm hungry now

[@casaundrabranscom5267]

I have a Master's degree and I work for the state of Missouri. I make $36,000 a year. I'm not sure how much more I could "grow up." How exactly do you expect people who live in areas with no jobs to work and make a living? You may have some unrealistic expectations about what working in Missouri will be like.

[@gayprepperz6862]

What did you get your Master's Degree in?

[@Adele411]

A certain political party in control is responsible for the poorest states...I won't mention which one. All a person needs to do is Google a list of the poorest states in order of degree of poverty & then Google a list of which states are run by which political party. It will be clearly evident which party should be avoided voting for at the ballot box like the plague.

[@tecumseh4095]

I appreciate you boss. Your channel is full of dope content. Keep up the good work.

[@jeffsea6490]

*Interesting Content* _Thx 4 Sharing Nick & Sage_ 👍🇺🇲

[@NickJohnson]

Sage says hi Jeff!

[@jeffsea6490]

@@NickJohnson hi Sage, *Phenomenal your Productions* 👍

[@karenrollins1469]

We moved here 3 yrs ago from CA this is paradise compared we live 11 miles from our little town of 3,000 we know most everyone in town and haven't met a bad one yet we're on SSI and we live comfortably it really depends on how you want to live we love the quiet the woods and we stay away from any big cities we love Missouri 😁

[@ewe1871]

One thing. Leave the LibTardIsm, in CommieFornia. We don't need it here. Thanks.

[@chrisbohanon403]

Lol!!!! Hopefully you don't vote demacrat!!!! And wtf!!! Why do you leftist Cali scumbags do what you do?? Leave people alone!!!;

[@serenarodriguez9803]

I’m looking for a home and I have been looking at almost every state. I do plan on living in the more rural areas. I’m really nervous about this talk of crime, so would you say you feel safe where you are? Have any suggestions of what safer and more rural cities for me to look at??

[@karenrollins1469]

@@serenarodriguez9803 unfortunately even in small towns there are drugs and crimes albeit on a much smaller scale get to know the locals and still lock your doors but don't live in fear

[@serenarodriguez9803]

@@karenrollins1469 aaah alright, good to know. Do you have any opinions/experience with the country side of South West Mo?

[@lk3309]

Former St Charles County resident living out the rest of his life down in southeast Missouri. I enjoy the outdoors and I'm only 2 hours from Kentucky Lake to the east and all the springs, clear rivers, lakes and trails in the Mark Twain National Forest to the west. Southern Illinois has swamps to kayak and plenty of rock formations and hiking trails around Garden of the Gods and Giant City State Park. A great place to live and always keep your head on a swivel when in St Louis or Memphis.

[@dawntindall20]

I lived my almost my whole life in Missouri, born and raised here. I love my State.

[@CJColvin]

Same here.

[@mememo3764]

Amen

[@lancealot9992]

I can't stand it here in Missouri I'm trying to leave asap

[@dawntindall20]

@@lancealot9992 what part of Missouri do you live at?

[@bradnitzsche2436]

I agree...can't wait to move back...in NC now and never should have left..

[@danjones8509]

Love your take on St. Louis. I’ve lived here all my life and you nailed it. Got me cracking up. I’d love to hear your take on St. Charles County.

[@gsxxxrk3295]

Hey I am thinking of buying a house in Saint Charles county is it bad from what I got it’s pretty safe and a nice place to live if you can fill me in on what I am missing let me know

[@diplosbae]

Really liked your message at the end - and couldn’t agree more!

[@the-BOR-dojo]

Im going to be moving around somewhere in this state, your information was very helpful. Thank you

[@brianrainey3366]

Born and raised in Joplin Mo., been here my whole life, 47 years. I'm proud of where I live, everything mentioned, Is true, but also true for the majority of places you can go. Mo. Definitely has parts that need cleaned up, and improved, but I'd rather stay, and continue trying to make a difference.

[@CJColvin]

Same here brother.

[@cowboysandindicas3635]

Me too bro. Been around a bit, and Joplin, (49 years) is fine. I moved home because At least I understand people here.

[@DollsRescued]

He is describing, sadly, everywhere these days! Bug me he think it is called "missoura"....

[@curtis7599]

Joplin is in a good part of Missouri. I stop at the Petro occasionally.

[@jgpix1]

Yo did your house make it through the tornado?

[@hollyoberhansly2303]

I was born in Kansas City, grow up in North County St. Louis, my father’s family is from Caruthersville, and I now live in north side Springfield. I agree with what you said, everything was accurate except for your Lambert location. I will say living in St. Louis there were areas that I was afraid to drive through and though Springfield has a lot of the same issues, I never feel afraid anywhere in Springfield, it is definitely getting worse ever year. I loved it when I moved here 25 years ago, but sadly it is getting worse and worse and it seems the local government wants to pretend everything is wonderful and does nothing about it.

[@firstchoice14]

Springfield has been a great place to grow up in, raise a family in, schools, raising grandkids, all of it. I've been around here close to 60 years now as I was born over in Joplin and lived there for the first part of my young life. Springfield has definitely had it's share of growing problems. All the colleges have brought in their share of problems, and I-44 has always been a source of issues that arrive daily. I've lived all over the USA and I can honestly say there's nowhere else I'd rather live than here. As you say, I can drive most anywhere in Springfiled with my windows down and wave at folks that wave back, friendly. Unfortunately, crime is really on the uptick and I truly hope the city makes adjustments to counter it. I'd hate to see "The Queen City of The Ozarks" end up like many of the large cities. And, it's "Missoura" to this old timer. lol

[@harrypalm5036]

who the hell shiped the good jobs away?? what the hell you think would hap -n?

[@niftynic115]

@@firstchoice14 Not with our current city council or police chief. Neither care, they live in gated communities. Cops don't care because they are understaffed and underpaid. I miss the Springfield of 20 years ago.

[@joedirt3970]

I live in Springfield and I just walked in the gas station to see a two year old sitting at an electronic slot machine (tweakers love em) and actually playing. Yes folks mommy or memaw had this baby playing a live game and she won $70. God I miss live PD!!!

[@NickJohnson]

Lol what the

[@harrypalm5036]

IT ANTI ALL BAD. hell get you some their boy.

[@margaretburnham5683]

I’m planning to move to the south west Missouri Ozark’s in the next couple of years so I’m definitely appreciating your videos on this state

[@michaelantone7465]

Hermann is a great little tourist town, with a brewery, wineries and a candy shop. And it's right off the Katy Trail (cycling rail trail). Rocheport is a nice small town on the Missouri River and on the Katy Trail. I've visited both on cycling trips. So there are nice places in Missouri; Nick just showed us where not to go 🤔!!

[@CJColvin]

I totally agree brother.

[@raimeyewens7518]

Love it there. We go once a year for a weekend trip.

[@babecat2000]

too winey in Hermann.

[@R_B62]

@@babecat2000 bad pun, wasnt punny!!

[@kerrilammert1103]

I live in Kimmwick, Mo. Population 103 I love small town living.

[@jakewoods5325]

Been through a few times for the Applebutter festival, beautiful little town!

[@babecat2000]

Hi I live nearby in Imperial. Not much there but a few shop though but not bad.

[@darshandhakan5363]

Hi Nick, Thanks for the video. How much do you recommend in moving to Columbia MO?

[@susanhadley6451]

Born and raised in Poplar Bluff and currently living there. Definitely true! Although, summertime brings more to do with Lake Wapello about 10 minutes away and Current River about 30 minutes away. There is a small amount of shopping and a movie theater, score! Also lived in Springfield and, yes, it's sad about the crime rate. Luckily, I have been safe from crime from both places!

[@wandahall4435]

Happy Weekend Nick & Mappy

[@StoryAviraTime]

Lived in the St. Louis area my whole life, so sad what's happened to these historic cities. A ton of potential is wasted here and countless problems that could have been easily solved but not anymore. It's like none of the people in charge even care anymore

[@CJColvin]

I hear you brother.

[@anthonyarmstrong4701]

Ditto

[@allenlovestia1982]

Well,I guarantee you this guy in the video is part of it.

[@scooptroop1828]

I live in St.Louis and to be honest the Cardinals kinda carry the city

[@allenlovestia1982]

@@scooptroop1828 the crime seems to help, defunding, Cory bush is the real MVP

[@crappiedayfishon1756]

i live in MO work out of springfeild, and reside 10 miles from aurora. and you nailed 100% accurate.

[@jerryrichardson2799]

Sad about Missouri, it's a beautiful and historic state. I drove through it a couple of times in in the late 80s and was going to go on a road trip there a few years ago when there was a massive cold snap across the country. Thanks for posting this, Nick.

[@chadwilliams2973]

There is no I 80 in Missouri that is in lowa

[@allenlovestia1982]

Sad is cities. Not most of Missouri. That goes for everywhere. But vote democrat tho.

[@magiccarpetrider4594]

@@chadwilliams2973 🤣 the year!

[@franff12]

​@allenlovestia1982 no the reason we're not shit like Chicago, L.A., Portland is because we're a red state. This video only shows you the bad and out of the many, many, many, many little towns, cities etc this doesn't compare to the beauty of it. These all are mainly on the east side of the state and that should tell you something, borders liberal Illinois. Springfield has a collage located in it so of course naturally young adults bring ruckus. St. Genevieve is beautiful, Defiance is full of history, Castor Shut Ins, Johnson Shut Ins, Steelville Missouri, St. James, Arcadia for wine country into Hermann Missouri etc. There is more positive then the negative this fool is spewing off his google statistics.

[@ValiantVisions314]

I'm from St Louis and I love back home. It's tatted on my arm. My kids love back home as well. They're also happy that we moved away and we now just visit. The Lou is a "Beautifully Cursed" city if that makes sense. So much love and so much hate at the same time. I consider it a melting pot of cultures that hasn't warmed up enough in the right ways to actually blend everyone together. Most have no clue of this but uh. St Louis has the biggest Bosnian population in the US. Also the highest murder rate in the US. Go figure.

[@Sammy-il1qf]

2am in Australia, thought I'd check in and see if Nick had released a new video. Yes! Just the thing for this insomniac.

[@ozzfan458]

What state you from? Currently sleepless to here in sunny Melbourne

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE]

G'day from Adelaide... It's cold down here at the moment... I've only ever had 2 likes and comments from Nick in about 6 months, Cheers 🇦🇺🙋‍♀️🙂

[@chairmanlmao4482]

australia gang

[@Sammy-il1qf]

Hello in Adelaide and Melbourne! I'm in Brisbane. Maybe one day we will be allowed to travel again. In the meantime, we can only watch and learn from afar!

[@willtipton100]

Good afternoon from St. Louis Missouri, and it's cool to see we're #1 at something. It's also really cool to meet someone who's curious about the interior of the country How arw Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide?

[@breezyjuliebeck7060]

You're narration is hilarious!! 😂😂❤❤

[@devonturney4840]

As a resident of Branson, Mo I would attribute the overwhelming majority of the crime here to methamphetamine and opiate addiction. It makes me sad to see my home on this list, and makes me very angry that so little is done to cut these dangerous drugs off at the source. The root of the problem in most of these cities is the same, and the solution is simple if anyone with any power really cared.

[@gretaholmes783]

Methamphetamine is a chemically mirror drug to Adderall. If it were legal we wouldn’t see any of what you’re seeing right now. Most of the problems attributed to drugs, are caused by the war against them and prohibition. The cops are making millions so good luck with that. The fact is though…. IF People could buy it just like you by your southern comfort or Jack Daniels, over 90% of them would use it responsibly. In the meantime torturing medical patients is killin’ good people left and right. Sooner or later someone you love will die/suffer and you’ll see what I was trying to talk about. I hope I’m wrong.

[@KiddBloo86]

💯

[@Snarkapotamus]

What's the simple solution?

[@lyndayates7533]

Moberly too. 😢

[@lyndayates7533]

​@@SnarkapotamusLE not to set people up with drugs to sell. Snitches make riches. I would never trust a jail house snitch who would get out early for their testimony.

[@waterisgold]

I appreciate your channel thank you Nick much love from California

[@314BROWNIE]

I grew up in Berkeley. Everything he said was true. Spent 30 years there. I moved out 3 years ago. It was hard to watch it be such a beautiful place and slowly turn into a ghetto. Berkeley used to have nice stores for the families to shop. Now all they have is a dollar general and liquor stores and gas stations. With plenty of unhealthy food choices. I miss what it used to be

[@theonlyonestanding8079]

You have to vote Republican to get rid of the crime...Democrats are too soft on crime

[@bjammin3268]

You know you love Dr. Liquor 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sandyh8755]

Well, not everything, because Lambert’s Cafe is no where near Berkeley !

[@jasonclay8331]

I grew up in Berkeley as well. Wish I’d seen you there. Btw, you single?😍

[@hoodsreaction491]

Berkeley ain’t no suburbs stay ghetto 😂😂😂

[@maceythorup2613]

Yeah I’m a native born Missourian and literally no one says “Missoura” but besides that I lived in Springfield and I never saw needles on the streets. I was surprised the crime rate was the highest there, but my family’s cars did get broken into more often than I’d like to admit. The 417 is still a pretty great place though. I loved it growing up!!

[@bradnitzsche2436]

I agree...love Springfield and I believe the drug crap moved down from Stl, and KC...I hope that the SPD will crack down on the druggies and gangs and send them back to their lefty paradise

[@tylermallory2504]

Yeah great place, my cousin was shot dead there over a road rage/ misunderstanding incident...

[@danicahollandsworth8711]

I live in belle MO, small town and sadly we find needles on our streets..

[@Ganger00]

Fr, everytime I hear people outside of Missouri say "Missoura" I just wanna swing at them.

[@larrygalbreath]

I was born and raised In the big MO, and for my whole life I have said Missoura.

[@sandragrube400]

I've lived in Missouri almost my whole life and what you said on these videos is all true but there's a lot of good stuff too. Bet you did a really good job I like this video I hope you do more on Small Town Missouri

[@joew7041]

In my travels of the following states: Missouri and West Virginia by far have the friendliest people. Kentucky comes in second being mostly friendly. Florida (my home state) third we have a 50/50 mix, Alabama, Tennesse, and Georgia are the worst states for people with bad attitudes all the time.

[@JP-kb4yi]

Guess you’ve never been to IL or CA.

[@JP-kb4yi]

@@Steven-rp8zo that’s what I was thinking. LA is full of awful attitudes

[@joew7041]

@@JP-kb4yi My bad, these are all the states I was looking to move to and buy land. I have standards after all and the other states you mentioned didn't make my top 40. LOL

[@Chiefskingdom58]

I lived in the Midwest in my youth and west coast as a teenager and young adult, spent several years living in the Carolinas & traveling throughout that region and to the SE parts of the US. Haven’t really traveled extensively in & around the NE so can’t really comment on that region as well as others. All in all, I’ve lived in 7 US states, and traveled to 43...typically spending just a couple days in each but have spent up to several months in over 12 states I didn’t formally reside in, so I think I have a decent perspective. West coast generally for me is the least friendly states I’ve lived in or traveled through, from my experience. The further I travel from west coast to the interior states the more friendly people seem to appear to strangers. West coast don’t expect someone to acknowledge you if you smile or wave at them..and god forbid if your vehicle breaks down, don’t expect anyone to stop... but it is a slim possibility. Generally, people will try to avoid eye contact and ignore you. There can be casual conversation between strangers but again most attempt to ignore you and are uncomfortable. Midwest, generally are friendly with the northern half of the Midwest the friendliest for me in the US. East coast as a whole is much more responsive and friendlier than the West, then I’d say the south, then southern Midwest, then northern Midwest being the most open & friendly. Again the entire west coast generally is the least friendly on average between strangers.

[@robertobrien4799]

Appreciate your comment. I am moving soon. Top 2 choices are West Viginia and MO!

[@easyrecipesanddeliciousfoo2954]

❤️The channel so much! 💖

[@504RoadTrips]

I missed this video when it first came out because I was stopped for the night at a hotel in (of all places) Missouri! We stayed in a town called Festus, which is an outer-outer-ring suburb of St. Louis to the south. I've never seen it mentioned in any of your videos, so I wasn't sure what to expect of this town, but I heard they have cheap gasoline, and there was a variety of places to eat around the hotel, so we made this our stopping point. We were surprised at how polite everyone was, and even stopped at a Walmart for some supplies before hitting the road the next morning. I usually dread Walmart, but the store was clean and orderly, and everyone was polite. Sharp contrast to the New Orleans area. Only thing is, we rolled in around 9:00 pm...on a Friday night...and every restaurant in town was already closed, except for Hardee's.

[@NickJohnson]

Dang it! Small towns shut down early Jason! Good to know there's some good honest people out there. It's refreshing to see that when you travel i bet!

[@bluebabex420]

Im sorry you stopped there not one of the better places.

[@504RoadTrips]

@@bluebabex420 seemed pretty nice. Best Walmart experience I’ve ever had.

[@denniscarver7681]

Yes that is Jefferson county boarders st. louis co. line. Respect and courtesy part of upbringing here. We will treat everyone the way we expect to be treated. Refreshing to out of town peeps, depending where you are from. Also if someone is mistreating you, we step in. Proud people..

[@babecat2000]

@@denniscarver7681 unfortently a lot of meth in Metherson county err jefferson county.

[@ArthurRosch]

How do you like your Celestron, Nick? Looks like a small scope unless it's a refractor. Go for at least 8 inches. BTW, I watch a lot of your videos and love them.

[@clausbohm9807]

Hey wait I live in Branson and it is beautiful, hiking, boating, shopping and touristy stuff, crime, no more then anywhere else ... great town!

[@chrisdowns8859]

Shhhhhhhhhhh

[@clausbohm9807]

@@chrisdowns8859 Yeh, I should delete the evidence!

[@chrisdowns8859]

Nah. Branson needs visitors. We just don't want them to move here.

[@paulmaness3982]

Love living in Branson, moved from Bolivar, to Springfield to Branson, by far better. Just live north of 76. Beautiful, friendly, traffic's great off the strip.

[@gavinobrien318]

Yeah hella expensive tho

[@herbearness5558]

So Springfield is NOT diverse and Charleston IS? Look again...

[@njrmediajl3149]

Right

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

When I watched the Charleston Bluejays basketball team in 1990, they had an all black basketball team and an all white cheerleading squad. How's that for diversity 🤔?

[@jobenbal]

Quick question! Is aurora really that bad? Is it a safe place to raise kids? Thank you for all your input!🙏

[@HerbWilliams1957]

I moved to Springfield and bought a house last August. I moved here from Michigan. So far we are very happy with Springfield. There are plenty of convenient places to shop. We have a Costco and Sam's Club near us. Lots of places to eat. Additionally the taxes on our house are not too bad. I also lived in Cali for nearly 40 years. I'll take Missouri and Springfield over Los Angeles and California any day.

[@maskcollector6949]

90% of people moving to Springfield area are Calfornia and Texas transplants, hence the cost of living has skyrocketed 2-3x for land and houses in the past 3 years.

[@jeremiahsherfinski9549]

​@@chelmarie1282Michigan here, not great. Super expensive, people care more about themselves then others, jobs don't pay enough, housing is EXPENSIVE

[@jeremiahsherfinski9549]

@@chelmarie1282 I pay $1600 a month for a 2 bed 2 bath apartment, looking at Missouri it was like 1/2 that

[@PerimeterPermaculture]

Christ, COSTCO is a plus?

[@HerbWilliams1957]

@@PerimeterPermaculture We tend to shop more at Sam's Club becasue they let us bring our dogs into the store in a stroller. But except for that Costco is okay with us.

[@eddievakk]

love the videos about my state :)

[@joedirt3970]

My favorite part of watching local news is when they do the weather and show Branson you can see King Kong hanging off the side of Ripley's on the strip.

[@paul06660]

I would really like to see you do a video just about Springfield, MO.

[@PT-hc2vg]

Born and raise in Poplar Bluff and love my city but everything he said is spot on. The crime is insane and the nothing being “fun” aspect is true i mean the only thing we have to do is go to the movies no cool restaurants or anything. crime isnt horrible if you stay in the right parts of the town, been in some pretty crazy situations though. Jobs are shite

[@justjess7012]

Lebanon is a great area for float trips and camping. A lot of the areas mentioned depend on tourist/vacation dollars.

[@mrhappy9056]

Lebanon is filled with methhead dens tho.

[@patriotic1526]

Pomme de Terre lake. you can thank me later. best kept secret in the state

[@Ilazie]

@@mrhappy9056 I can confirm that this is true I live in Lebanon

[@michaelrobinson2376]

gasconade and the big piney

[@Terry-cx3tl]

@@michaelrobinson2376 amen! I fish them both.

[@BestBeatMakerEver]

You mentioned Lee Summit which is awesome. The smaller towns around Lee Summit are nice too.

[@rodneyparson3990]

My family is originally from Vandalia Mo. I spent many years there growing up , my dad was in the Army and we traveled all over the world and US , loved spending much of my time there great memories !

[@elmocake2849]

I’m from a suburb of St. Louis. Grew up there my entire life. Until I was old enough to move. What you said, you did it in the nicest possible way. Lol. Life was hell there. I was a young girl growing up there . I moved to Iowa, love it here. The name I have on here. Is so certain people won’t find me. Sad, but true.

[@DUMPSTERDIVINGADELAIDE]

Hello Nick, good to see you... Hope you have a nice 4th of July weekend?... Cheers from sunny Adelaide... 🇦🇺🙂

[@pdig2963]

I Was born and raised in St Louis, I personally feel safe here 🙏❤

[@theraptureisnearbelieveinj448]

Loved seeing that old phone toy on your shelf! :) I used to have one as a kid myself. :) Ohh, to go back to the 70s!

[@honestlynate7922]

I lived right outside St Louis, in Illinois, for 6 years. It really is an awesome spot. The ghettos are ghetto and the rich are all glitz but it's still a place I'm happy I've seen in person

[@BigGamePlayer101]

If you do a top 10 best places in Missouri, consider putting Liberty in the list. Smaller city of about 31,000 people, lots to do, great schools (rated as some of the best in MO), plus your only 15 minutes away from downtown KCMO.

[@CJColvin]

Washington Missouri is a great small town as well.

[@jaobyeden4143]

Liberty is alright. I live in independence which is about a 20 minute drive away from liberty max. Independence is okay but there's a lot of drugs and freaks about

[@markdemoreuille4451]

Liberty is a great town, my kids went to school there,,, but there are some small trouble spots

[@galaxyrider1391]

Ok I have to say it Columbia Missouri is THE best.

[@camillea144]

@@galaxyrider1391 Columbia is great but not the best. They need to fix their damn roads!

[@hanyoukusinagai3748]

Hilariously i have lived in every town you mentioned except for Berkley. You hit the nail on the head on all of them

[@jeffsummstl]

When in Berkeley, don’t forget to swing by and visit beautiful Kinloch right next door!

[@matthewrobinson4323]

I don't know about the other places in your list, but I lived in Republic, MO, just outside Springfield from January 2000 - July 2016, drove all over the Springfield area as an outside sales rep, and frankly, I really regret having moved away. Even on Springfield's northside, which is the worst part of Springfield, I never felt threatened. I'm seriously at a loss as to how you arrived at your conclusions that Springfield is a bad place to live.

[@Snarkapotamus]

The northside and downtown at night can get pretty scary...but overall, the area's pretty safe.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

@@Snarkapotamus At night I was generally home in Republic.

[@Snarkapotamus]

@@matthewrobinson4323 - Republic's pretty safe, but is growing VERY rapidly. Hopefully, they can keep it safe while it grows...

[@taylorpresley4604]

I grew up in Republic, I moved an ocean away but I wouldn't trade growing up there for love or money, I loved it but that was back in the 60's and 70's.

[@fencelinecards7853]

​@@SnarkapotamusI always carry my pistol. The only way to be safe is to have yourself some protection. I'd rather be here where I have that constitutional right than to be back in California where we live at the mercy of a criminal.

[@billydearman2097]

I'm gonna say this dude has never been to Missouri

[@angelasmith7830]

Yea no shit xD

[@jerryniswonger1115]

Lamberts Cafe is in Sikeston, Missouri NOT in or near Berkeley. Lamberts restaurant is about 130 miles south of Berkeley on I-55. How did you mess that up so bad? You need to correct your video.

[@jackieallen3344]

Yeah I’ve been there many times. Good food 👍🏻

[@13mickimo]

This guy is a COMPLETE TOOL

[@13mickimo]

This guy is a COMPLETE TOOL AND WRONG WRONG WRONG. DUDE NEEDS TO FACT CHECK HIS FREAKING FACTS... THIS VIDEO JUST SHOWS HIS LACK OF EDUCATION AS A TRUE REPORTER ALWAYS GETS THE FACTS... WHAT A TOTAL TOOL

[@jamietownsend6212]

Also one on Ozark

[@jenofwildwood4796]

He must have saw that Lambert AIRPORT was in Berkeley, and got confused. ?

[@hitmanbear9820]

I love these videos I'm in Springfield 🤣🤣 and it's the wild west.

[@Lindarianmusic]

Hi, Nick: Great video, thanks for sharing. I spent two weeks on vacation in Branson Missouri and I have been to Silver Dollar City. The whole two weeks that I spent in Branson was great, no one ever tried to rob me, nor mess with me; while I was there. No one ever robbed me at silver dollar city, neither and I walked everywhere. I was staying in a budget motel on the backside of the Branson strip within walking distance from one of the shows that I walked too. No one ever bothered me and no one tried to ever mug me and I had a great experience in Branson, Missouri. Branson is like any other town, depending on where you go depends on what the area is like. In June of 2023, I spent a week in Manhattan New York for a concert performance and walked around Manhattan and was never bothered. In reality, Manhattan New York is considered Number two for violent crimes, drug abuse and theft. I also spent time in Washington State and visited Seattle Washington, including other parts of Washington. Washington State is considered number three for violent crimes, including theft and drug abuse.

[@Mrskimmie]

I see that only the small, older homes were pictured from Lebanon. We have many beautiful homes and neighborhoods, and a great sense of community. I grew up in Springfield, spent 26 years in St Louis, and live in Lebanon now. I love all 3 cities. Thank you though for the post

[@NickJohnson]

Ok

[@Electron42]

I spent my H.S. years in St. Louis and that’s one thing all St. Louisans will ask: where did you go to H.S.?

[@nicolepettus894]

Soldan. Then home schooled after 10th grade

[@sarahhirshlee]

Oakville and central vap

[@babecat2000]

@@nicolepettus894 Hey another Soldan student.

[@nicolepettus894]

@@babecat2000 another fellow tiger 🐅

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

@@nicolepettus894 a PHL school. I saw them play in the KMOX St Louis Shootout in 1985.

[@lk3309]

I was out running around north of Poplar Bluff today fishing and sight seeing. The Black River is beautiful.

[@NickJohnson]

Wow lots of comments from you!

[@TacticalCaveman997]

Normally these type of videos suck but you 1000% nailed it 😂

[@D-Fens_1632]

There are wartorn villiages in Afghanistan where I would rather live than some areas in the STL City area.

[@314BROWNIE]

Ouch!

[@jerryrichardson2799]

@@314BROWNIE Yeah, that's a sad comment.

[@mikecarranza5385]

Cause everything is free there

[@contrarianduude3463]

I like it here in Missouri. My job let me travel the world. Yet when it came to retire I came back. Just to put a little perspective on this, I was playing cards with friends at his home. A homeless dude stuck his head in the window and demanded money. This was in San Diego, Ca. in the late 80's. Near downtown San Diego, those bright city lights can blind you to the realities there. San Diego was a great place to live back then, according to all the "experts".

[@karengerman6178]

Cali sucks

[@donovanchildress6963]

I’m from KCMO and what you said about springfield and St.louis is spot on. It is straight crazy there. Branson tho I felt pretty safe. Tons of life there

[@anons000]

Nick Johnson have you ever been to Salem, MO? I have a buddy that moved there and I don't know if he realizes what hes in for.

[@jerryrigsit5400]

Met my soul mate during the panic-demnic of 2020. I was homeless in Houston, TX and she offered me a place to stay. We're in South Central Missouri. I love this state with its hills and valleys.

[@MrDEWaters]

I spent some time in the 1980s at what is now MIssouri State Univ., in Springfield, and one of my dorm-mates was from Aurora. He had the same negative opinion of the place. Springfield was rough in some neighborhoods even then, and the college kids didn't go into certain areas at night. Today I am living in one of the safe cushy St. Louis suburbs. Downtown is ok in the daytime but a few other districts are places to stay away from.

[@rexm5812]

I am from MO as well...spent years in SE Rural MO...and...attended 4th grade through h.s. in S St Louis. That was over 60 years ago. I have returned home in SE Rural MO 2 years ago. I won't argue with your video [except for the Lambert's error]. My ONLY criticism is...IMO...the overall weather here in MO is OUTSTANDING. I understand that my opinion is just that. But...really...if one enjoys a true 4 season change...this state is incredible. Thanks for your video. Rx

[@starvsmarz15]

I just relocated from St. Louis to Arizona! Best thing I could have done 🙌🏽

[@michaelbleckler9072]

I drive for a fuel carrier in Springfield and there are jobs here everywhere. People just don't want to work and Joplin is the same way.

[@WalterSmith236]

It's that way everywhere. If Biden and Harris are going to pay everyone to stay home and pay even more to pop out kids then we will have an employment crisis.

[@pookiehoney]

It’s because the wages are rock bottom.

[@pookiehoney]

@@WalterSmith236 if people keep dying of covid the rich will run out of peasants to work for minimum wage.

[@WalterSmith236]

My place of employment is hiring in at $1.00 less than I am making at I have been there almost 9 years. How is that fair? Next year they are raising the starting hourly pay another $1.00. I like my job, so I grin and bare it.

[@evies1050]

I grew up in S. California. Every place in Missouri is safer than where I lived in California. We had to have large dogs protecting us and our property. If I went for a walk in our neighborhood, I had to have my dog with me. And I'm talking about the 1970's. I'm sure it's worse now.

[@joshuafyb4114]

I wouldn’t underestimate missouri lol

[@anthonymoore1427]

Missouri is lovely.

[@harrypalm5036]

@@joshuafyb4114 Nancy it ok.

[@Anon54387]

There are few places in California as dangerous as St. Louis. Parts of Oakland are. Sad to say, there are unacceptably violent areas in almost every state.

[@JoWill8]

I lived in the Missouri Ozarks for 40 years. Moved to southern California 11 years ago. I now live near downtown LA and walk alone all the time. Have never had any problems. But I sureiss the peace, quiet, and beauty of the southern MO hills.

[@AveriesMiranda]

I live near Springfield and there are SO many beautiful areas that you didn’t show. Also, I’ve never in my life encountered needles anywhere 🤔 I agree with Lebanon though 😅

[@patrickknott2382]

Thank you for the good advice of getting ahold of the community leaders to make the place better

[@wijibo6772]

I've lived in springfield my entire life. The last couple of years the homeless population has skyrocketed. Mostly because they learned that Springfield residents are fairly generous and came to panhandle.

[@bradnitzsche2436]

they will head back to CA when winter hits....not gonna survive a MO winter in a tent or cardboard box.

[@keithinaz9769]

@@bradnitzsche2436 It would be okay if they didn't survive the winter. Addicts don't offer anything to society.

[@meredithr9824]

I'm sorry you believe people want to be homeless, I don't think beliefs like that ever solved anything

[@wijibo6772]

@meredithr9824 I've watched them be offered jobs, and the said they make more money begging for money, than actually working for it.

[@sandramolina5068]

Yes ! Officially its pronounced Missouree. I was born and raised in North ST Louis. A lot of the area's you have spot on but, but not all of St. Louis is that bad. Ex. South County is a good area to live and the schools are great. It seems like the expansion is going west. So we left South County and moved 60 miles away to a small town Warrenton, Mo. We love it! it still has that small town feel . We have a fair selection of stores and restaurants and about 30 mins from all the shopping could could possibly need. We also have Barnes Jewish Hospital, one of the top 10 in the Country. The crime isn't bad, people are friendly and neighbors look out for one-another. You can see the stars at night and hear the birds in the day. But the schooling is poor. Our Kido is grown so no problem there. Fun Fact ! Disneyland was going to be in Missouri but the powers that be insisted they sell Anheuser-Busch Beer. That was the deal breaker. What we say about our weather is " " Missourians love it here and apparently it looks pretty good to the rich of the west. We have the 4 seasons , It's not on fire and we have rain, so many are buying homes here. Property value is going up fast. And of Course The World Famous ST. Louis Cardinals ! We couldn't ask for more !

[@rockymountain1201]

Just visited Missouri from Colorado and I didn't realize people can be genuine and Nice. And the green was next level. Way to go Missouri

[@stonedaily7637]

Lamberts is in Sikeston, that's over 2 hours away from Berkley, MO. Lambert field is near Berkley.

[@lk3309]

Lol... yeah Lambert Field... I wondered how he came up with that.

[@annblack3146]

I am from Southwest Missouri and I go to Springfield and Branson all the time never felt scared like u r describing.I love Missouri.Pretty sure your not from here u should come check it out it's really Beautiful.

[@bradnitzsche2436]

I grew up and lived in Springfield and Ozark for60 yrs...now in NC and hate it...can't wait to go back home..my daughters and grandkids still live there...MO is fantastic...nothing like this guy says

[@leeannmettlach2412]

I’m in SW MO too. Not too far from Aurora. No idea how it made the list. I am a transplant from the desert. Going on 40 years & I am still amazed by the beauty of Missouri!

[@KateMcCridhe]

Surprised Thayer didn't end up there, but a lot of nearby towns are, for the same reasons. Missed a couple awful things about Branson: every time you turn around someone is trying to sell you a time share. ARRRGH! I didn't find it a nice vacation spot. That and the hotel we stayed at was extremely rude to the mixed race, disabled couple I was traveling with. I don't think I left anything there, that's for sure.

[@jimk3601]

I live in thayer, it's a nice quiet town.

[@jakemiller9193]

@@jimk3601 couch here

[@kimberlydawn6759]

People with disabilities are dismissed and discriminated against here.

[@patrickrutherford3480]

I spend about 1/4 of the year in Lebanon, well not in town but down by the river. I think you glanced over some of the good stuff about the area. There really is more to do than trout fish there, the Niangua river is one of the best rivers for enjoying the outdoors in the state and you can find something to enjoy year round. Summer you can go on a Party float trip or during the week go on a nice peaceful family/relaxing float and there is a ton of camping and swimming. During the fall you can float down the river and see all the colors of the leaves, take photo hikes or go to some of the historic sites. Winter really is mostly about trout fishing since most of the touristy stuff is closed from Nov to March. Spring everything opens back up and if you are fine with a lot of people you can enjoy all the same stuff from the other seasons. The best part about Lebanon is that it is a poorer area so you can have a fun and relaxing vacation for pretty cheap.

[@OurBelovedBungo]

What is that ruin on top of the hill overlooking the river at the end of the video? (12:50)

[@robertholmberg6485]

I was stunned to find out how bad Aurora was (and this was some time ago). What was even more stunning to me is that, even with a horrible crime rate, Aurora decided to not have their own police but share police with nearby Marionville! Funny thing- in Marionville (famous for white squirrels), one of the worst crimes you could commit is harming a white squirrel! But for Aurora to decide that rather than keep their own police and instead share police with another city, and do this after knowing how bad the crime rate was and is, is insane

[@ewe1871]

Wyte Squrruls iz wasis! *joking*

[@larrygalbreath]

It`s all about having a good tax base. The fewer business you have, the lower your tax collections. Small towns have to make tough decisions.

[@gayprepperz6862]

@@larrygalbreath You hit the nail on the head. They can't afford a police force so they have to pitch in and share the force with another community. They still have the County Sheriff and State Troopers.

[@nuclearinbox3834]

I live in St Louis, South of 44 in Fox Park neighborhood. This area is one of the more well to do areas, right next to Compton Heights where there are million dollar homes. No way does it compare to North St Louis where yes, it's very ghetto, but things are changing here for the better as home prices are starting to go up, and with the new MLS stadium coming in, everyone in a 2 - 3 sq mile area of it will benefit.

[@IceyIcey2023]

Excellent job! Luv your honesty and bottom line

[@wisecoconut5]

Anyone have thoughts on Nevada? I imagine it is the usual rough on the inside, friendly on the outside small town?

[@CharlesWilson-zs3vd]

Every state needs to do some soul searching.

[@b.t.1632]

Lambert's Cafe is NOT near Berkely. You are confused, like much of your analysis of Missouri, as Lambert AIRPORT is the name of the St. Louis International Airport. Lambert's Cafe has two locations, the closest to Berkely is about 2 1/2 hours away.

[@jersbabe2010]

in Sikeston and Ozark.

[@tfyffe1985]

I was confused too...but he says "Lambert's close by, so people are only 5 mins away from getting out of this town..." But the image and moving into a throwed roll joke made it confusing.

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

At least he knows there's a Lambert's somewhere. Maybe he saw one in Foley AL 🤔

[@dylanmarken8429]

Springfield can be pretty crazy

[@lenisbennett3062]

I was in St. LOUIS on family vacation in 1956 had family living there. It's changed a lot.