By Mike Perleberg (Batesville, Ind.) – Two southeast Indiana cities rank among the state’s best in which to raise a family. The website OnlyInYourState.com ranked Madison first and Batesville fifth for "Best Places in Indiana to Raise a Family. “Madison is considered to be both a rural retreat and a romantic getaway,” writes article author Trisha Faulkner. “It's the perfect small and cozy town for a couple who wants to settle down, be in love, and start a family. In fact, Madison is considered one of the most popular historic river towns in the Midwest.” Batesville received an A for education, child care, and housing while getting a B for crime and safety. “Batesville is known for being ideally located between Louisville, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. Home to both Batesville Casket Company and Hill-Rom the economy of the city is booming making it a great place for you to raise a family and secure a job,” Faulkner writes. Here is the complete top 10 “Best Places in Indiana to Raise a Family”: 1. Madison 2. Zionsville 3. New Whiteland 4. Carmel 5. Batesville 6. Fishers 7. Westfield 8. Granger 9. Valparaiso 10. Dugger
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