Le Mars
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Le Mars, Iowa, proudly calls itself the 'Ice Cream Capital of the World' and offers a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere. The city features historic charm, community events, and scenic parks, all set amid a lively small-town backdrop.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
10,571
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.79°, -96.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,645
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-36.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
747 mm
Internet Speed
54 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
LRJ
Distance
3 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 2025-12-07.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.