This Small Town Is Called The Best In Iowa
Do you live in a great small town? It might even be considered one of the best. Today We are looking at the top three best small towns in Iowa.
It's important to remember that while the numbers have picked these top three towns, your own and others' experiences may be very different. This list is from Road Snacks.
The Third & Second Best Small Towns In Iowa
3. Earlham
Earlham is a city in Madison County, so while many consider it a small town, it is also considered a city by some as well. No matter what you call it... Earlham is number 3 on this list.
2. Huxley
With a population of 3,912, this small town is on the larger end. Huxley is said to be a great spot and finds itself in at number 2.
How They Got The Numbers
Once they figured out the worst small towns, finding the nice ones was easy.
We threw a lot of criteria at this one in order to get the best, most complete results possible. Using FBI crime data and the Census's 2016-2020 American Community Survey.
Things they looked at included
- Population Density (The lower the worse)
- Highest and lowest Unemployment Rates
- Low and high housing costs (meaning there's no demand)
- Adjusted Median Income (Median income adjusted for the cost of living)
- Education (Number of high school dropouts)
- Crime Rates
They focused on cities and towns with populations between 1,000 and 5,000 people, of which, there were a lot - 377 to be exact.
The Number One Ranked Small Town
1. Atkins
I've actually been here before, great town! It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has a reported population of 2,069. You can learn more about this town on their website...
More than a just a place where people live, our community is unique and vibrant. This community is home to friends and neighbors, people who contribute to the excellent quality of life. But its not just the people, but also the government, the businesses, the schools, and the activities that make us a great place to live or visi
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