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Lake Mills
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Lake Mills is a charming small town in northern Iowa, known for its welcoming community, picturesque landscapes, and historic Main Street. Its close-knit feel and local shops make it ideal for relaxing getaways or family visits.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
2,143
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.42°, -93.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,550
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
-7.1°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
-37.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
860 mm
Internet Speed
176 Mbps
Upload
233 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FXY
Distance
22 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 78/100.
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