Ackworth, IA is a small town located in Warren County, Iowa. It has a population of just under 1,000 people and has a total land area of 0.9 square miles. The town is best known for its tranquil atmosphere and rural charm. However, Ackworth also ranks highly amongst its peers in terms of quality of life factors such as cost of living, education, safety, healthcare, and housing. According to BestPlaces rankings, Ackworth ranks 6th in the state for cost of living and 9th for safety. Education-wise it ranks 7th in the county for its high school graduation rate and 4th in the county for college degree attainment rate. In terms of healthcare access it ranks 7th in the state for number of residents with health insurance coverage, while its housing availability index score stands at 8 out of 10. All these rankings show that Ackworth is one of the best places to live in Iowa offering excellent quality of life options to its residents.
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