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Northwood
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Northwood, Iowa, is a welcoming small town with a strong sense of community and a blend of historic charm and rural tranquility. Its compact layout and friendly residents make it easy to explore local sights, from heritage buildings to picturesque parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
5,160
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.44°, -93.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,648
Local Cost
$972
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-36.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
901 mm
Internet Speed
355 Mbps
Upload
316 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
AEL
Distance
29 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.
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