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Dallas Center
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Dallas Center is a small, close-knit community located in central Iowa, offering residents and visitors a peaceful slice of Midwestern life. With a charming downtown, friendly locals, and easy access to rural landscapes, it's a relaxing getaway from city bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,901
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.68°, -93.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,985
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
PRO
Distance
23 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 65/100.
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