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Iowa City
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Iowa City is a lively college town known for its literary heritage, progressive community, and lively cultural calendar. The University of Iowa brings youthful energy, making the city dynamic while retaining Midwestern friendliness.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
74,828
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.66°, -91.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,525
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-35.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
904 mm
Internet Speed
168 Mbps
Upload
119 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
60
Coworking
1
Cafes
22
Nightlife
17
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IOW
Distance
3 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 72 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 88/100.
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