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Decorah
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Decorah is a scenic town in northeast Iowa renowned for its Norwegian heritage, lively downtown, and access to outdoor recreation at the Driftless Area. The community is friendly, welcoming, and deeply connected to local arts, nature, and sustainable living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
7,587
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.30°, -91.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,900
Local Cost
$1,182
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
71
English
99
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-38.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
937 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
470.0
Airport
DEH
Distance
5 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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 74/100.
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