Sample data. These scores are illustrative placeholders, not real measurements — live scores arrive when the data pipeline runs.
Where North Las Vegas lands on the scale
Every city is graded on the same 0–100 Fun Score, split into five bands from quiet to exceptional — here is where North Las Vegas sits.
How the Fun Score adds up
The Fun Score is one number with two halves — 16 things that make North Las Vegas fun, minus 7 that wear it down. Here is the arithmetic.
16 things that lift the score, blended onto 0–100
7 things that wear it down, blended onto 0–100
- Fun factors lift it
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- Drawbacks pull it down
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- Raw composite
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- Fun Score placed on the published 0–100 scale
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Only 40% of the drawback total is subtracted — even a great city can carry a few flaws. Every factor below spells its contribution out as an equation — score times weight. Those 23 contributions are the building blocks behind the two totals above (each is rounded for display).
The Fun breakdown
Every factor is scored 0–100 against the other cities in the index.
North Las Vegas's strongest factors are Culture, Walkability and Transit Quality. Its heaviest drawbacks are Air Quality, Going-Out Cost and Weather Extremes.
On every bar, the marker shows the typical city — the median score across the whole index.
What lifts the score
- Eats –
Restaurants, food halls and the depth of the dining scene.
Measured from OpenStreetMap restaurant counts, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality.
- Drinks –
Bars, breweries, cocktail rooms and the nightlife spread.
Measured from OpenStreetMap bars, pubs, nightclubs and craft breweries/distilleries, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality.
- Coffee –
Cafés and the strength of the third-place coffee culture.
Measured from OpenStreetMap café counts, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality.
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Music venues and how often live shows actually happen.
Measured from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek show listings, plus OpenStreetMap music venues.
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Notable people the city is known for, plus headliner acts that tour through.
Measured from SeatGeek headliner popularity and Wikidata notable residents (rank-blended).
- Outdoors –
Parks, beaches and easy access to nature.
Measured from OpenStreetMap parks, nature reserves, playgrounds and beaches, plus National Park Service units and Recreation.gov federal facilities.
- Culture –
Museums, theatres, galleries and arts institutions.
Measured from OpenStreetMap museums, galleries and theatres plus geo-tagged Wikipedia landmarks, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality.
- Events –
Festivals, fairs and a packed year-round events calendar.
Measured from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek festivals, fairs and ticketed events.
- Sports –
Pro and college teams and the game-day energy around them.
Measured from Ticketmaster and SeatGeek pro and college games, plus OpenStreetMap stadiums, sports centres and fitness centres.
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Escape rooms, arcades, trampoline parks and karaoke spots.
Measured from OpenStreetMap escape rooms, arcades, trampoline parks and karaoke venues, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality.
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How much the city is talked about and searched for — news and search attention.
Measured from GDELT news tone and Google Trends search interest (each percentile-ranked, then averaged).
- Climate –
How often the weather is good enough to get outside.
Measured from NOAA climate normals — counts of comfortable days.
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How well a person without a car can move around the city.
Measured from GTFS schedules via Transit.land, the Federal Transit Administration National Transit Database and US Census ACS B08301 commuter mode share.
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Density of fun within walking distance — sidewalks, intersections, mixed-use blocks.
Measured from EPA National Walkability Index (block-group resolution, population-weighted to the city).
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Density of college and university students — the engine behind a college town.
Measured from NCES Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) full-time-equivalent enrollment and US Census ACS age cohort data.
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Protected bike lanes and a working public bikeshare system.
Measured from OpenStreetMap protected cycleway segments and the MobilityData GBFS bikeshare-feed catalog.
What weighs it down
- Crime –
Reported violent and property crime rates.
Measured from FBI Crime Data Explorer and city open-data crime portals.
- Traffic –
Congestion and the time lost to commuting.
Measured from US Census commute-time data (ACS).
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Recent particulate matter and ozone levels — a trailing-week air-quality average.
Measured from EPA AirNow and OpenAQ pollution readings (seven-day trailing average).
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Exposure to natural hazards and severe events.
Measured from FEMA National Risk Index.
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Punishing heat, cold and storm extremes.
Measured from NOAA Storm Events and climate-extremes data.
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Cost of living and housing pressure on residents.
Measured from Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment, HUD Fair Market Rent and US Census median income plus poverty rate.
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What a typical night out actually costs in this metro.
Measured from Bureau of Labor Statistics regional Consumer Price Index — food away from home, recreation services and transportation services.
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Cities like North Las Vegas
The North Las Vegas read Free
A written read on North Las Vegas, grounded in the data
A plain-English analysis of why North Las Vegas scores the way it does — its standout strengths, where it falls short, who it suits best, and the cities most like it. Every figure is drawn from the same 23 factors on this page: it narrates the measured data, it never invents a number.
North Las Vegas, NV earns a Fun Score of 5, placing it in the "Quiet" category, and stands out nationally for its strong cultural scene.
Why it scores high
North Las Vegas offers a surprisingly robust cultural experience, with its Culture score of 66 ranking it at #46 out of 134 cities. This suggests a good array of museums, galleries, and theaters, complemented by well-regarded historical landmarks, making it a place where residents can readily engage with arts and heritage (OpenStreetMap museums, galleries and theatres plus geo-tagged Wikipedia landmarks, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality).
The city also boasts impressive infrastructure for getting around without a car. Its Walkability score of 61, ranking #53 nationally, indicates that many daily errands and activities can be accomplished on foot, contributing to a more active and connected community (EPA National Walkability Index (block-group resolution, population-weighted to the city)). Complementing this, Transit Quality scores 51, placing it at #66 nationally, meaning public transportation options are reasonably accessible and reliable for residents (GTFS schedules via Transit.land, the Federal Transit Administration National Transit Database and US Census ACS B08301 commuter mode share).
Furthermore, North Las Vegas offers a notable level of safety, with a Crime score of 77, tied for #31 nationally. This high score indicates a relatively low incidence of crime, contributing to a sense of security and peace of mind for its residents (FBI Crime Data Explorer and city open-data crime portals).
Where it falls short
While strong in culture and walkability, North Las Vegas faces challenges in its entertainment and dining options. The city's Sports scene is quite limited, scoring 0 and ranking last at #134 out of 134 cities, suggesting very few professional or college sports events and facilities (Ticketmaster and SeatGeek pro and college games, plus OpenStreetMap stadiums, sports centres and fitness centres). Similarly, the Eats scene is sparse, with a score of 1 and a national rank of #133, indicating a limited selection of dining establishments (OpenStreetMap restaurant counts, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality).
The city also struggles with its overall vibrancy and appeal to prominent figures. Its Star Power score is just 2, tied for #131 nationally, suggesting a low presence of major headlining events or notable residents (SeatGeek headliner popularity and Wikidata notable residents (rank-blended)). The City Vibe score of 6, ranking #126, further reinforces this, indicating a generally subdued atmosphere with less buzz and public interest compared to other cities (GDELT news tone and Google Trends search interest (each percentile-ranked, then averaged)).
Who it's for
North Las Vegas, NV is ideal for individuals and families who prioritize a quiet, culturally engaged lifestyle with good walkability and public transit, and who are less concerned with a bustling nightlife, extensive dining options, or major sporting events.
Cities like it
- Glendale, AZ — Similar in its quiet atmosphere and focus on local amenities over high-energy entertainment.
- Garland, TX — Shares a comparable profile of being a more subdued city with a focus on community rather than a vibrant "fun" scene.
- Bakersfield, CA — Also aligns with a more relaxed pace of life, where cultural and local offerings are present but not the primary draw for entertainment.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics regional Consumer Price Index — food away from home, recreation services and transportation services
- Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment, HUD Fair Market Rent and US Census median income plus poverty rate
- EPA AirNow and OpenAQ pollution readings (seven-day trailing average)
- EPA National Walkability Index (block-group resolution, population-weighted to the city)
- FBI Crime Data Explorer and city open-data crime portals
- FEMA National Risk Index
- GDELT news tone and Google Trends search interest (each percentile-ranked, then averaged)
- GTFS schedules via Transit.land, the Federal Transit Administration National Transit Database and US Census ACS B08301 commuter mode share
- NCES Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) full-time-equivalent enrollment and US Census ACS age cohort data
- NOAA climate normals — counts of comfortable days
- NOAA Storm Events and climate-extremes data
- OpenStreetMap bars, pubs, nightclubs and craft breweries/distilleries, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality
- OpenStreetMap caf\u00e9 counts, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality
- OpenStreetMap escape rooms, arcades, trampoline parks and karaoke venues, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality
- OpenStreetMap museums, galleries and theatres plus geo-tagged Wikipedia landmarks, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality
- OpenStreetMap parks, nature reserves, playgrounds and beaches, plus National Park Service units and Recreation.gov federal facilities
- OpenStreetMap protected cycleway segments and the MobilityData GBFS bikeshare-feed catalog
- OpenStreetMap restaurant counts, with Google Places ratings adjusting for venue quality
- OpenStreetMap music venues
- OpenStreetMap stadiums, sports centres and fitness centres
- SeatGeek headliner popularity and Wikidata notable residents (rank-blended)
- Ticketmaster and SeatGeek festivals, fairs and ticketed events
- Ticketmaster and SeatGeek pro and college games
- Ticketmaster and SeatGeek show listings
- US Census commute-time data (ACS)
This narrative is generated by AI from CityFunIndex's measured data. The Fun Scores, ranks and raw values are computed deterministically; the wording around them is the model's. Verify any figure against the linked city page.
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