Shenandoah
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Shenandoah, Iowa is a small, friendly town known for its rich agricultural heritage, classic Midwest charm, and community events. With a walkable downtown and close-knit neighborhoods, visitors find Shenandoah both welcoming and relaxing.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
2,486
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.77°, -95.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
84
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,820
Local Cost
$1,075
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.5°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-31.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
834 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
13
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
ICL
Distance
30 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.