Anchor, IL is a small village located in Mason County, Illinois. It has an estimated population of just over 400 people. Despite its small size, it still earns high rankings when it comes to the BestPlaces 2020 rankings. In terms of BestPlaces, Anchor, IL earned an impressive 8.9 out of 10 score with high marks for factors like amenities and cost of living. Education also received good ratings with a 7.3 out of 10 score due to its top schools and low student-teacher ratios. Healthcare was rated at 6.4 out of 10 as there are no hospitals nearby but there are several doctors’ offices serving the area. Crime was rated very low at 9 out of 10 due to the village’s low crime rate and low unemployment rate of only 4%. Lastly, Anchor, IL earned an overall ranking score from BestPlaces in 2020 of 7 out of 10 which speaks volumes to its exceptional quality of life for residents despite its small size.
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