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Ely
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Ely, Iowa is a small-town gem set in Linn County, blending rural tranquility with community spirit. It's known for its historic main street, recreational trails, and proximity to Cedar Rapids, making it popular with families and outdoor lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
3,924
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.87°, -91.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,150
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-34.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
922 mm
Internet Speed
116 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
240.0
Airport
CID
Distance
11 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 8 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 65/100.
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