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Elkhart, Iowa is a small town in the Midwestern United States. It has a population of about 765 people and is located within Poweshiek County. Despite its size, Elkhart has received high rankings from the BestPlaces website. In terms of its cost of living index, Elkhart scored an 8 out of 100 compared to the national average of 100. This suggests that living in Elkhart is significantly cheaper than other parts of the country. Additionally, Elkhart was also rated highly on its weather index with a 6 out of 100 compared to the national average. This indicates that the climate in Elkhart is milder than most other places in America. Finally, the crime rate for Elkhart was rated at 13 out of 100 which is much lower than the national average and suggests that it is a safe community to live in. Overall, these rankings demonstrate that Elkhart has many positive features making it an attractive place to live for those looking for an affordable and safe environment.

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#2 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
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#6 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
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#12 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#19 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#20 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#52 2005 Best Places to Live
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#54 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#67 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#88 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#93 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#145 Best Green Cities
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