Ankeny, IA is a city with a population of 54,598 according to the 2019 US Census. It is located in the state of Iowa and is a suburb of Des Moines. The city has received excellent rankings from various sources. According to the BestPlaces website, Ankeny ranks highly for livability due to its growing economy, low cost of living and high quality amenities and attractions. The cost of living index is 92, which makes it one of the most affordable cities in Iowa. Additionally, the public school system has been ranked highly as well as Ankeny was recently ranked number 3 in BestPlaces's \"Best Places to Live\" list for 2020. It is also rated highly for its safety; Ankeny is safer than 76% of all American cities making it a great place to live and raise children. Overall, Ankeny provides excellent quality of life options for those looking for an affordable community that scores high on rankings.
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