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Marcus
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Marcus is a peaceful, close-knit town in northwestern Iowa, offering a quintessential rural American experience. Visitors can expect friendly locals, a tranquil setting, and classic small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
216
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.83°, -95.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,555
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-6.3°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-36.8°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
786 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LRJ
Distance
32 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 2025-12-09.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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