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Lake City
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Lake City is a tranquil small town in western Iowa, often referred to as the community with 'Everything but a Lake.' It offers classic Midwest charm, with well-kept parks, friendly locals, and historical sites dotting its quiet neighborhoods. The slower pace of life and genuine hospitality make it a welcoming stop for travelers seeking an authentic rural experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
432
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.27°, -94.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,275
Local Cost
$855
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.7°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-37.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
801 mm
Internet Speed
124 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CIN
Distance
25 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 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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