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Urbandale
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Urbandale is a welcoming suburban city northwest of Des Moines, known for its spacious parks, quality schools, and a strong community spirit. With a balance of residential calm and accessible amenities, it's a great base to explore the Des Moines metro area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
45,580
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.63°, -93.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,310
Local Cost
$1,515
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
Internet Speed
350 Mbps
Upload
262 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
11
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSM
Distance
11 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 87/100.
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