Monona County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Monona County, set in western Iowa, is a rural county known for its small-town charm, rolling Loess Hills, and friendly communities. Visitors enjoy outdoor recreation, local events, and agricultural traditions in a tranquil setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
8,751
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.05°, -95.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,617
Local Cost
$948
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
60
English
99
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-32.2°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
768 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DNS
Distance
48 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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.