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Bartow, FL is a city located in the Polk County of Florida. It is home to approximately 18,000 people and is known for its rich history and unique attractions such as Mosaic Park and the Polk Museum of Art. Each year, Bartow's quality of life is assessed by BestPlaces through their rankings which measure factors such as cost of living, education levels, crime rates, and local amenities. According to BestPlaces 2020 rankings, Bartow has an overall score of 6 out of 10 with a cost of living score of 9 out of 10. The city also boasts a highly educated population with a median age over 40 years old. Additionally, Bartow's crime rate index is 38 which is much lower than the national average. In conclusion, Bartow has strong rankings that reflect its vibrant culture and high quality of life.

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#25 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#81 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#84 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#98 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#126 2005 Best Places to Live
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#337 Best Green Cities
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I lived in Bartow for a year and a half before moving to Lakeland. The town seems so oppressed. The housing market is costly–$140,000 is the average price for a brick  More

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The city council in this town need to get a grip on reality and understand that they work for the people who pay their taxes. The city ordinance that prevents property  More

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I find the city ordinance that does not allow homeowners to place small signs in their yards stating essentially "god bless the USA" utterly ridiculous. As a proud  More

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