Ocheyedan, IA is a small city located in Osceola County, Iowa. It has a population of only 695 people and is considered to be a rural farming community. Despite its size, Ocheyedan has been recognized by BestPlaces for its natural beauty and overall quality of life. According to the rankings given by BestPlaces, Ocheyedan ranks well in terms of its cost of living, housing affordability, weather ratings, air quality and outdoor activities. The cost of living index in Ocheyedan is low at 80.2 compared to the national average of 100 and also ranks highly in terms of housing affordability with an index score of 78.7 against the US average rate of 100. Weather wise it receives high ratings due to its moderate temperatures throughout the year as well as plenty of sunshine. Its air quality rating is above average at an indexscoreof 82 against the national average index score which stands at 77. The city also offers many outdoor activities such as golfing, camping and fishing that make it a great place to live for nature-lovers
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