Dakota City
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Dakota City is a charming small town in north-central Iowa, known for its friendly community, historical courthouse, and proximity to the Des Moines River. It's the county seat of Humboldt County and offers a peaceful Midwestern setting for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
2,081
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.72°, -94.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,495
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
62
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-37.2°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
816 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HUD
Distance
4 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 2025-12-08.
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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.