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Washington County

City in Iowa, United States

Overview

Washington County, Iowa, blends historic charm with rural tranquility, offering friendly towns, scenic parks, and a glimpse into Amish culture. Visitors will find warm hospitality and a relaxed pace of life, ideal for family getaways or peaceful retreats.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
209,349
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.34°, -91.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,135
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-36.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
902 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IOW
Distance
36 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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