Oskaloosa
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Oskaloosa, Iowa, is a charming small city in the heart of the Midwest, celebrated for its historic downtown, welcoming atmosphere, and strong community spirit. Visitors enjoy local dining, beautiful parks, and an active arts scene anchored by William Penn University.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
11,558
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.30°, -92.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,695
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.3°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-36.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
909 mm
Internet Speed
234 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
OOA
Distance
15 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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.