Madison County, IA Rankings


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Madison County, Iowa is one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. According to a recent survey by Best Places, Madison County has been ranked as one of the best counties in the nation in terms of quality of life, cost of living, healthcare access, and overall safety. The county boasts a strong economy with an unemployment rate that is lower than the national average. With affordable housing costs and excellent health care facilities, Madison County provides a high quality of life for its citizens. Additionally, Madison County has excellent educational opportunities for both children and adults. Overall, Madison County offers its residents a great combination of affordability and quality of life making it one of the top counties in America.

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#2 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
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#6 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
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#12 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#19 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#20 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#52 2005 Best Places to Live
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#54 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#67 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#88 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#93 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#145 Best Green Cities
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