Macksburg, IA is a small town with a population of just under 250 people. Despite its size, Macksburg is highly ranked on various BestPlaces lists. In terms of cost of living, Macksburg ranks #21 out of all cities in the United States. It also ranks high for commute times, coming in at #46 out of all cities across the country. Furthermore, it has an impressive crime rate ranking at #11 out of all cities with populations less than 300,000. The city also ranks highly for air quality and safety with both rankings placing at #13 out of all cities in the United States. Overall, Macksburg has many impressive rankings that make it ideal place to live and work.
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