Washington County, Iowa is a great place to live and work. According to BestPlaces rankings, it ranks high in several categories such as Cost of Living, Safety, Education and Employment. The county has an overall average cost of living index that is 8% lower than the national average. It also has a crime rate that is 16% lower than the rest of the state of Iowa. In terms of education, Washington County boasts excellent educational opportunities with a graduation rate that is 11% higher than the United States average. When it comes to employment, this area has an unemployment rate that is 6.9%, which is 0.7% lower than the national average for 2020. All these factors make Washington County a great place to live and work with ample opportunity for success.
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