Appanoose County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Appanoose County, located in southern Iowa, is a welcoming rural area known for its historic towns, expansive Lake Rathbun, and community-driven festivals. The region offers a peaceful escape with outdoor recreation, local heritage sites, and friendly Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
12,317
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.74°, -92.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,750
Local Cost
$1,012
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
988 mm
Internet Speed
164 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.