Tawas, MI is a small village located in Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It has a population of around 2,744 people according to the 2019 census, making it one of the smaller villages in the county. Despite its small size, Tawas has been awarded several recognitions by BestPlaces.net for its excellent quality of life and amenities it offers to its residents. This includes rankings in areas like cost of living, livability index, crime rate and education score. In terms of cost of living, Tawas has been ranked as #1 in Michigan and #11 nationally for having an affordable living overall. The village was also ranked #2 in Michigan for having low crime rates and #20 nationally for safety from natural disasters such as wildfires or hurricanes. Additionally, Tawas ranked above average (compared to other towns) for its education score with a rating of 6 out 10 from the BestPlaces website. Overall these rankings are testament to Tawas’s commitment to providing its residents with an excellent quality of life while remaining affordable and safe at the same time.
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