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State Center
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
State Center is a small, welcoming city in central Iowa, celebrated for its Victorian main street and proud history as the 'Rose Capital of Iowa.' Visitors can enjoy a friendly community atmosphere and authentic small-town charm with local shops and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,391
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.02°, -93.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,657
Local Cost
$978
Local Income
$3,250
Cashless
68
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-34.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
901 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MIW
Distance
23 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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