Atwater, Minnesota is located in Meeker County and is ranked #1 on the BestPlaces website for its livability scores. With a population of 686, it is the smallest town in the county. Atwater has an overall BestPlaces Score of 72 out of 100, which ranks it higher than most other cities in America. This score was calculated based on a variety of criteria including cost of living, housing market, weather, taxes, education system, and local amenities. The cost of living index in Atwater is much lower than the national average of 100, while the average temperature year-round hovers around 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The city has some tax advantages as well; sales tax and property taxes are both very low compared to the rest of America. In terms of education system quality, Atwater offers students access to excellent public schools just within town limits as well as a number of private schools nearby. Finally, residents enjoy a wide range of local amenities that include several parks and recreation areas for outdoor activities like fishing and camping. With its low cost of living combined with great educational opportunities and plenty to do outdoors, it's no surprise that Atwater ranks so highly on BestPlaces' rankings.
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