{"id":13340,"date":"2023-10-16T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T07:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/?p=13340"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:42:11","slug":"top-10-reasons-living-in-iowa-is-your-new-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/top-10-reasons-living-in-iowa-is-your-new-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons Living In Iowa Is Your New Dream"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Think of Iowa. What comes to mind? Probably corn or rich farmlands. But maybe not much else. The truth is that not a lot of people, even within the United States, have ever even considered going to Iowa. I used to be the same way. It\u2019s not that I had anything against Iowa, the thought had just never crossed my mind. But now, if asked, I would say that Iowa is arguably one of the best places to live in the nation. You may be thinking, \u201cThat\u2019s a bold statement to make for someone who had nothing but a starch pop into her head when she heard the state\u2019s name a few years ago\u201d. So what convinced me? Here are my top ten reasons you should move to Iowa this instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-the-people\" >1. The People<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-the-views\" >2. The Views<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-best-of-both-worlds\" >3. Best of Both Worlds<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#undefined\" >4. Cost of Living<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-traffic\" >5. Traffic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-weather\" >6. Weather<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#undefined\" >7. Produce<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-food\" >8. Food<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-9-sports-culture\" >9. Sports Culture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-10-ragbrai\" >10. RAGBRAI<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/nav><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-45334fb3 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/living-in-iowa-576x1024.png\" alt=\"Graphic reading, &quot;moving blog, top 10 reasons living in Iowa is your new dream&quot; with a picture of downtown Des Moines, IA.\" class=\"uag-image-13441\" width=\"408\" height=\"725\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Save our post to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/unimovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-the-people\">1. The People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked what they love about the state they call home, the number one response among Iowans is \u201cthe people\u201d. Everyone who has moved to Iowa agrees that this state is full of some of the friendliest and most welcoming people they have ever met. Whether that be the supportive community spirit, the willingness to help a friend or neighbor no matter the situation, or simply asking strangers how their day is going, you can always count on an Iowan to be there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-views\">2. The Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking to enjoy time in nature, Iowa has plenty to offer. The state is bordered by the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, and with its eighty three state parks, you will never run out of things to do outdoors! The Loess Hills, a massive geological landform, has some of the most breathtaking views in the Midwest. This type of formation can only be found in two places in the world: Iowa and China. The state is also known for the Effigy Mounds National Monument. Attributed to a group called the Effigy Mound Builders, this site is full of many animal-shaped mounds, the most famous being the bear and the bird. There has been much speculation as to their significance in ancient culture, some theories being that they were used as a place for religious observance or a way to mark boundaries between territories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-best-of-both-worlds\">3. Best of Both Worlds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Iowa really has it all. If you tire of the natural phenomena, you can head into the city where there are festivals, bars, and many cultural and historical attractions. The seven Amana Colonies allow you to immerse yourself in German culture. Or if you\u2019re looking for a scarier adventure, you can spend a night in the infamous Ax Murder House. If you&#8217;re into the arts, you can visit the home that inspired the famous <em>American Gothic <\/em>painting by Iowa native, Grant Wood, or the set of the movie, <em>Field of Dreams, <\/em>in Dyersville. That&#8217;s another reason to move to Iowa; no matter how long you live there, you\u2019ll never get bored!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cost of Living<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now to the practical part: the cost of living. No matter how incredible a state is, you have to be able to make ends meet. Luckily, Iowa has one of the lowest cost of living rates in the United States. Plus, with some of the best health care, <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/the-best-school-districts-in-cedar-rapids-ia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">education<\/a>, and income equality in the country, Iowa is full of opportunities you wouldn\u2019t have elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-traffic\">5. Traffic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another practical one. While the driving situation can\u2019t be perfect anywhere, Iowa is pretty close. In fact, they were voted the number one best state to drive in by <a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-worst-states-to-drive-in\/43012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wallethub<\/a> in January of 2023. Limited rush hour traffic may just be one of the best things about Iowa living! Just watch out for deer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-weather\">6. Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a large portion of the United States, Iowa has four distinct seasons. But, with the crazy midwestern weather, sometimes you experience all of the seasons in just one week. If Mother Nature really has her way, you can experience all four seasons in a single day. If you ever get bored of the weather, don\u2019t worry, it will probably be completely different tomorrow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Produce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another big draw to Iowa is the abundance of fresh produce. With the rich landscape, it\u2019s no wonder there are hundreds of farmer\u2019s markets throughout the state. You can\u2019t beat the combination of the best locally grown products along with the welcoming atmosphere the vendors create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-food\">8. Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from fresh produce, there are lots of foods in Iowa you just can\u2019t get anywhere else. Some local favorites are Scotcheroos, Maid-Rite sandwiches, and Snickers salad. And of course, corn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-sports-culture\">9. Sports Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Iowa doesn\u2019t have any professional teams, the culture centers around college sports. There are two major teams, the Cyclones and the Hawkeyes. Iowans take their sports very seriously, so choose your team wisely, because you may lose friends over it. The CyHawk series may be the rivalry to end all rivalries (go Cyclones!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-ragbrai\">10. RAGBRAI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ragbrai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RAGBRAI<\/a> or Register\u2019s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, may just be one of the most unique things about Iowa. It is not just a normal bike race, it is an eight day event with music, food, and more. The bikers ride from one border of Iowa to the other, covering anywhere from forty to eighty miles per day. Cyclists will dip their back tire in the Missouri River (the western border of the state) to begin the race and dip their front tire in the Mississippi River (the eastern border) at the end. Each day has a host town, where the bikers will camp out in backyards, fields, and parks. There is entertainment, food, and the opportunity to make friends from all over the country!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re looking for community, nature, or simply want to avoid rush hour traffic, Iowa has something to offer. From practicality to the friendly culture to the gorgeous natural formations, there are so many reasons to move to Iowa!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think of Iowa. What comes to mind? Probably corn or rich farmlands. But maybe not much else. The truth is that not a lot of people, even within the United States, have ever even considered going to Iowa. I used to be the same way. It\u2019s not that I had anything against Iowa, the thought [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":13394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_has_post_settings":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,62],"tags":[744,742,747,746,743],"class_list":["post-13340","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iowa-moving-to","category-moving-to","tag-iowa-living","tag-iowa-locals","tag-iowan-culture","tag-iowan-food","tag-why-iowa"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13340"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27835,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13340\/revisions\/27835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13394"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}