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Polk County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Polk County sits in Central Florida between Orlando and Tampa, featuring a mix of lively towns, historic districts, and plentiful lakes. The area balances outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and affordable living, making it popular among families, retirees, and visitors exploring the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
87,433
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.69°, -93.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,755
Local Cost
$1,740
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSM
Distance
19 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 64/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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