Cedar Falls, IA Rankings


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Cedar Falls, IA is a city located in Black Hawk County and is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant entertainment scenes. The city has consistently placed high on rankings of the best places to live in Iowa. According to Best Places, Cedar Falls ranks as the 8th best place to live in Iowa with an overall score of 72.8 out of 100. It ranks highly for amenities, weather, housing cost and health-care and receives an A+ for its low crime rate. The city also ranks well in terms of outdoor activities due to the availability of bike trails and parks located throughout the area. Cedar Falls also offers convenient access to nearby cities such as Waterloo and Dubuque for those seeking more urban amenities while still living in a smaller town atmosphere. With so many positive attributes, it's no wonder why Cedar Falls is on the list of the top 10 best places to live in Iowa.

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 11 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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