Sheffield
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Sheffield is a welcoming small town in north-central Iowa with a focus on agriculture and community. Visitors can enjoy its peaceful streets, friendly locals, and classic Midwestern hospitality. The city offers a relaxing getaway with a touch of rural charm and local events.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
3,327
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.89°, -93.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,890
Local Cost
$1,092
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-6.6°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-36.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
936 mm
Internet Speed
194 Mbps
Upload
142 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HPT
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 2025-12-07.
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.