Manning, IA is a small town located in the central part of the state. It has an estimated population of 1,580 according to the 2020 census. Despite its small size, Manning ranks high among other towns in the area when it comes to the BestPlaces rankings. Most notably, Manning ranks 8th out of 76 towns for BestPlaces and 7th in Cost of Living out of all towns surveyed. Additionally, Manning is rated highly for Amenities and Education with respective rankings of 9th and 10th respectively. The residents of Manning benefit from a great quality of life due to this high ranking in areas such as livability, cost of living, amenities and education making it one of the best places to live in Iowa.
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