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Black Hawk County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Black Hawk County sits in northeast Iowa and includes the lively cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The county offers a mix of rich Midwestern history, outdoor activities along the Cedar River, and a lively arts and collegiate scene. From historic downtowns to scenic trails, it provides a welcoming environment for families and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
131,144
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.47°, -92.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,085
Local Cost
$1,256
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-35.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
927 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ALO
Distance
12 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 83/100.
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