Effingham County in Georgia is known for its high rankings on major indices of national comparison. According to the BestPlaces Index, Effingham County ranks highly in amenities and quality of life measures such as education, health care, economic vitality, housing costs, and crime rates. The county's overall score places it at an impressive 8th out of 159 counties in Georgia. Furthermore, the county ranks 3rd for its cost of living index, 2nd for housing affordability, 7th for health care access and quality, 5th for crime rate index, 6th for education level index and 6th for economic vitality index. All these scores together make Effingham County a desirable place to live in with plenty of opportunities and a high standard of living.
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