Boyden, IA is a small city located in the northwest corner of Iowa. It has been ranked by BestPlaces as one of the safest cities in the state, with a crime index rate of 28 out of 100, indicating a very low crime rate. Additionally, Boyden scored an overall livability score of 68 which puts it above average for most other cities in the region. The city offers its residents plenty of amenities such as parks, libraries, and churches that all contribute to its high livability score. Residents enjoy low housing costs and employment opportunities that are fairly easy to come by. All these factors combined make Boyden an ideal place to live and visit.
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