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Central City
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Central City, Iowa is a charming rural town set along the Wapsipinicon River, offering a tight-knit community and small-town hospitality. The city boasts tranquil green spaces, historic downtown spots, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
93
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.20°, -91.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,795
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
65
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
328 Mbps
Upload
317 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
87.0
Airport
MXO
Distance
30 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 2026-03-23.
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 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 60/100.
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