Charter Oak, IA is a small city in Crawford County with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, Charter Oak has achieved impressive rankings in several categories by the BestPlaces website. The city ranks first for the lowest cost of living and second for its low violent crime rate. It also ranks in the top 10 for its shortest commute time and lowest housing costs. In terms of quality of life, Charter Oak has an overall best-place score of 7.7, placing it in the top 20% among all U.S. cities measured by BestPlaces. With such impressive ratings, it's no wonder residents are proud to call Charter Oak home!
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