Cedar County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Cedar County, located in the heart of Iowa, is known for its peaceful small towns, historic landmarks, and strong sense of community. Visitors enjoy scenic parks, classic diners, and a glimpse into rural Midwestern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
8,380
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.77°, -91.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,930
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-35.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
930 mm
Internet Speed
356 Mbps
Upload
267 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IOW
Distance
38 km
Explore
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.