McIntosh, MN is a small city located in Polk County, Minnesota. It is the county seat and has a population of just over 600 people according to the 2019 US Census. Despite its small size, McIntosh ranks highly in several key areas on the BestPlaces list. The city has an overall score of 67 out of 100, ranking in the top 20% of cities across the US. McIntosh holds a particularly high rank in socio-economic factors such as cost of living and crime. With a crime rate of only 4 out of 100, it ranks 33rd in the nation for safety making it one of the safest cities around. Additionally, with an income per capita close to $33,000 and cost of living below state and national averages, McIntosh is considered one of the most affordable cities in Minnesota.
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