Boone County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Boone County, Iowa is a small, friendly Midwestern community known for its rich railroad history and scenic parks. Visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, local hospitality, and easy access to outdoor activities. Despite its modest size, the city offers classic American small-town experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
5,379
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.04°, -93.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-35.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
865 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNW
Distance
7 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.