LOCAL: How Does Iowa Rank?

The numbers say Iowa is a pretty awesome place to live. Here's how Iowa stacks up against the rest of the country.

Only In Your State compiled data from all 50 states, and Iowa's results are pretty impressive.

Not surprisingly, Iowa was #1 in both pork production AND corn production, but also ranked #2 in terms of total food production--only California was higher. Iowa also ranked #1 in wind energy.

Additionally, Iowa has the highest graduation rate and literacy rate in the entire U.S.

Iowa is also listed among the leaders in cost of living, median income, and safest states. Way to go! Get the full list HERE.

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