Adel
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Adel is a welcoming small city just west of Des Moines, known for its historic architecture, scenic river views, and strong sense of community. Visitors enjoy relaxed living, abundant outdoor activities, and friendly local businesses.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
6,153
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.61°, -94.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
Internet Speed
240 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
149.0
Airport
PRO
Distance
27 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.