Northwood, Iowa has been ranked as one of the best places to live in America based on a variety of factors such as quality of life, cost of living, and job market. The city earned an overall rank of #542 among the top 1,000 cities listed by Best Places. Northwood's livability score is 68/100 which is considered better than average. The city ranks highly for its low cost of living as well as its diversity. Additionally, Northwood features low unemployment rates, high median household incomes and a strong public school system. Overall, Northwood offers residents an excellent quality of life that rivals many larger cities across the United States.
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