Goldfield, IA

Set along the banks of the Boone River in Wright County, Goldfield is a quiet community of around 600 people that offers relaxed, small-town Midwestern living. The river runs right by town, making it easy for locals to head out for an afternoon of fishing, kayaking, or walks along the water. Agriculture and local renewable energy keep the economy grounded, while families send their kids to the nearby Clarion-Goldfield-Dows schools. It is the kind of close-knit Iowa town where people look out for their neighbors, making it a peaceful and affordable spot to settle down.