Quality of Life
IOWANS enjoy something that is hard to find elsewhere: balance!
The kind of balance experienced when they're able to meet not only their career objectives, but personal and family goals as well.
What people find when they make Iowa home is a genuinely great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. They discover a place where neighbors are friendly, commutes are short, and quality public education is a reality. They realize vibrant shopping and entertainment possibilities and endless recreational opportunities. Iowa is all this and more......
- Iowa is ranked the nation's 2nd-most livable state based on 43 factors ranging from median household income to crime rate and from sunny days to infant mortality rate
CQ Press, 2009
- Iowa is named the 8th-best state to raise a child.
Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2008
- Iowa ranks 9th in the nation for number of state parks, recreational areas and natural areas.
CQ Press, 2009
- Nine metros in Iowa are ranked among the best places in America to start a business or career.
Forbes, 2008
- Iowa ranks 8th in safest neighborhoods in the U.S.
CQ Press, 2008
- Iowa has the 5th-highest public high school graduation rate in the U.S.
CQ Press, 2009
- Iowans enjoy the 6th-shortest average commute time (18.3 minutes) among the 50 states
US Census Bureau, 2007
- Iowans enjoy the 8th-lowest housing costs
US Census Bureau, 2007
- Iowans pay the lowest combined average auto insurance premiums of any state in the nations
National Association of Insurance Commissioners, 2006
- Iowa's capital city, Des Moines, was listed as one of the best cities to live, work, and play.
Kiplinger 2008
- Iowa has over 1400 miles of trails for hiking and biking within its state parks and recreational areas.
Iowa Department of Transportation
Take the state of Iowa on a test-drive. The Travel Iowa Web site [www.traveliowa.com] can help you make the most of your time in Iowa. Whether you're visiting for a week or relocating, experience this balance and all that Iowa has to offer.