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Why People Love Living in Iowa City, Iowa

A Top-Ranked Livable and Educated City

This city is routinely ranked as one of the safest, healthiest, and most liveable, educated, connected, and economically viable cities in the United States. Iowa City was the first city in the U.S. to be designated as a UNESCO City of Literature, joining Edinburgh, Scotland, and Melbourne, Australia.

Home to the University of Iowa—a Big Ten research institution—and University of Iowa Health Care, the city has deep roots in education. Iowa City also garners accolades for its older adult population. Above all, the Milken Institute named it #1 for Small Cities for Successful Aging in 2017, crediting access to and affordability of health care, high employment rates, accessible transit, and a business-friendly economic environment as notable attributes.

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Photo credit: Think Iowa City
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Photo credit: Think Iowa City
#31

Top 100 Places to Live (Livability)

#3

Best Places to Retire in 2026 (Forbes)

#3

10 Best Places to Get a Fresh Start in 2021 (Livability)

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National Report for Municipal Support of LGBTQ Rights (Human Rights Campaign)

Schools at a Glance

School District:

Iowa City Community School District

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Niche Public Schools Rating

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Niche Good for Families Rating

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250 Holiday Rd
Coralville, IA 52241

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