51447 Kirkman, IA is a small town located in Crawford County. According to BestPlaces' rankings, Kirkman has a BestPlaces Score of 79 out of 100. This score takes into account a number of factors including cost of living, crime rate, education levels, housing, weather and amenities. Compared to the rest of the country and other towns in the same county, Kirkman ranks favorably for many indicators. The cost of living here is just 10% higher than the national average and 5% above the Iowa state average. Crime rates are slightly lower than the US and Iowa averages while education levels remain slightly above both figures. Housing costs are also low when compared to both averages; however, one must take into account that there are few housing options available due to its small size. Weatherwise, Kirkman is slightly cooler than other parts of Iowa but still remains warmer than most other areas across the US. Finally, there are plenty of amenities in Kirkman that make this a desirable place for people looking to settle down or visit on vacation.
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