Alden, IA is a small town with a population of just over 500 people located in Hardin County. According to the BestPlaces rankings system, Alden has an overall score of 63/100, which puts it at the #18 spot in the county. The city has very good ratings for diversity and weather conditions with scores of 69/100 and 67/100 respectively. Alden's worst rating from BestPlaces comes from its amenities score at 48/100 which is lower than other cities in the area. Despite this lower score, Alden remains a great place to live due to its strong sense of community and close proximity to larger towns and cities.
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