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Marion County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Marion County, Iowa is a blend of lively Dutch heritage, rural landscapes, and dynamic small cities like Knoxville and Pella. Visitors enjoy historic sites, lively festivals, and welcoming communities surrounded by natural beauty. It's a great destination for outdoor lovers and those seeking authentic Midwest culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
345,920
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.33°, -93.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,165
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$3,450
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-35.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
906 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OXV
Distance
4 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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