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Palo
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Palo is a small and friendly city in Iowa, known for its close-knit community, peaceful neighborhoods, and proximity to nature. Surrounded by beautiful parks and the Cedar River, it offers a tranquil escape with a rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,407
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.07°, -91.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,970
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-34.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
922 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
CID
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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