Muir of Ord
Village · 2,905 residents
56Good
Good · better than 5 in 10 villages
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Environment scores 85, well above the typical 60
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- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Transport scores 31, below the typical 60
- Infrastructure scores 39, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Muir of Ord
Map outline: Official settlement boundary (National Records of Scotland)
Is Muir of Ord a good place to live?
Muir of Ord scores 56/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as good — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for environment (85).
It scores lowest on transport (31) and infrastructure (39).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Muir of Ord in Scotland, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Muir of Ord
The summary for Muir of Ord is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026