Durango, Iowa is a small town located in Buchanan County. It has an estimated population of only 864 people as of 2019. Despite its small size, Durango is known for its high quality of life and rankings by BestPlaces.net. According to the rankings by BestPlaces.net, Durango ranks 7th in the state for its cost of living, 9th for weather, and 10th when it comes to housing costs. Durango also ranks highly on other factors such as safety, which places it 4th in Iowa according to the website's metrics, and education, with a ranking of 11th in the state. In addition, the town receives high marks for its amenities and leisure activities rating 8th in both categories statewide. The combination of all these factors makes Durango an ideal place to live and work for many Iowans looking for a safe and affordable new home.
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