Iowa is one of the most livable states in the nation and liability in Mid Iowa is second to none.  In today’s economy and global environment livability may be a critical factor in the decision process in order to select a safe, clean and vibrant community. 

Most Livable (US Rankings), Source: State Rankings 2005, Morgan Quitno Press, March 2005

Minnesota – 2nd;  Iowa – 3rd;  Nebraska – 8th;  South Dakota – 10th;  Wisconsin – 14th;  Missouri – 16th;  Illinois – 28th

Additional livability statistics:

- Crime Rate (US), Iowa – 16th, National Ave.: 4,063.4 crimes per 100,000 people

- Homeownership Rates (US), Iowa – 15th (73.4%), National Average: 68.3 %

- Owner-Occupied Housing Costs, Iowa – 6th ($91,427), National Average: $147,275   
- Travel Time to Work (US), Iowa – 7th (18.1 minutes), National Average: 24.3 minutes

In Mid Iowa it only gets better. Come visit and see the advantages of Mid Iowa livability first hand.