The city of Capron, IL (61012) is a small town located in Boone County. It has a population of 1,263 and is known for its rural and agricultural landscape. According to the rankings provided by BestPlaces, Capron ranks highly in its overall livability score with an index of 68 out of 100. This index looks at factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level and amenities available. In particular, this town ranks well in education (ranked 7 out of 350 metropolitan areas) and diversity (ranked 20). There are many great schools in this area as well as various stores and restaurants nearby. The crime rate here is also low with only 3 violent crimes reported per 1000 people annually. All these factors contribute to the positive ranking for Capron's overall livability score.
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