Oelwein
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Oelwein is a small, welcoming city in northeastern Iowa known for its railroad history and strong community spirit. Visitors will find friendly locals, local eateries, and several parks and green spaces within its quiet neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
5,920
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.67°, -91.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,550
Local Cost
$990
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
41.1°C
Record Low
-34.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
935 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
ALO
Distance
42 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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.