Rochester, the seat of Olmsted County, is known worldwide as the home of the famed Mayo Clinic. The city is the business and cultural hub for southeastern Minnesota, and its local health care facilities are among the finest in the world. Clean air, low crime, and a strong sense of community, as well as attractive offerings in the arts and recreational areas, contribute to the city's appeal as a place to settle. Rochester was rated the nation's best small city to live in 2000 by Money magazine. In its review, Money praised Rochester's good schools, high-tech job growth, easy commuting, and the Mayo Clinic.