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Independence
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Independence, Iowa is a small Midwestern city known for its scenic riverfront, charming downtown, and strong community spirit. Its relaxed pace makes it a perfect stop for those seeking an authentic slice of rural America with a touch of history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
9,828
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.47°, -91.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,620
Local Cost
$978
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
68
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-34.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
935 mm
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
266 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
202.0
Airport
ALO
Distance
43 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 1 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 70/100.
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