Laurens, IA is a small community located in Northwestern Iowa with a population of only 1,203. Despite its size Laurens has consistently ranked highly in the BestPlaces rankings for both BestPlaces and Cost of Living. For BestPlaces, Laurens ranks at #4 with a score of 74 out of 100 which is above the national average. This ranking focuses on factors such as amenities, crime rates, employment, housing and education. Additionally, Laurens ranks higher than the national average for Cost of Living with an index score of 89 out of 100. This score takes into account items such as healthcare costs, transportation costs and groceries among others. With these high rankings and its small town charm it's easy to see why many people choose to live in Laurens.
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