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Central City, IA is an attractive area with a variety of attractions that make it a great place to live. The city has been ranked highly in several categories on the Best Places website. In terms of cost of living, Central City ranks #3 out of all cities in the state, offering residents a low cost of living while still providing access to amenities such as parks, restaurants and entertainment venues. Additionally, Central City ranks highly in the area of education, with numerous schools nearby and excellent educational opportunities for residents. Finally, Central City also ranks well in terms of safety, with low crime rates helping keep the community safe and secure for all residents. All together, these rankings make Central City an attractive option for those looking to live in Iowa.

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#18 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#65 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#84 Best Green Cities
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#87 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#207 2005 Best Places to Live
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This town has recently (meaning past 3 decades) been known as a town of elderly, welfare, and taverns (NOT nightclubs,,,,, taverns). They have tried to revive it and  More

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