Manitou Springs, CO is a beautiful mountain town located near Colorado Springs. It is known for its natural beauty, as well as for its interesting history and great outdoor recreation opportunities. The city has been ranked highly in several categories by bestplaces.net, including overall livability, housing affordability, cost of living, diversity, education and health. In particular, Manitou Springs was ranked 11th in overall livability out of more than 500 cities rated nationwide. Additionally, it was rated 41st in housing affordability and 57th in cost of living. Education is particularly strong in Manitou Springs with the city ranking 43rd nationally for its quality schools and access to higher education options. Finally, when it comes to health care services the city ranks 22nd in the nation for access to quality doctors and hospitals. Overall Manitou Springs continues to be one of the top rated cities in the United States due to its excellent rankings across a variety of categories.
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