Latimer, Iowa is a small town in the northeast part of the state. It has a population of just over 500 people. Despite its size, Latimer is one of the top-ranked places to live in Iowa according to rankings from BestPlaces.net. The rankings take into account factors like cost of living, public schools, crime rate, taxes, and employment opportunities. In Latimer specifically, these rankings are very high as the cost of living and public schools are especially good. Additionally, Latimer's crime rate is low and job opportunities are plentiful for those that want to work in the area. All these factors have combined to make Latimer one of the best places to live in Iowa according to BestPlaces.net.
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