O'Brien County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
O'Brien County, set in northwestern Iowa, is a welcoming rural community known for its friendly towns, open landscapes, and agricultural roots. With its blend of small cities and villages, visitors can enjoy peaceful parks, historic sites, and traditional Midwestern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
14,182
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.08°, -95.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,855
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
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
164 Mbps
Upload
93 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
SPW
Distance
35 km
Explore
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 2025-12-06.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.