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Hardin County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Hardin County, located in the heart of Iowa, is a welcoming rural region known for its scenic landscapes, historic towns, and a lively local culture. The area offers a peaceful atmosphere with charming downtowns and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and river walks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
30,696
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.38°, -93.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,666
Local Cost
$1,032
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-35.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
928 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IFA
Distance
10 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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.
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