Winneshiek County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Winneshiek County in northeast Iowa is known for its Norwegian heritage, scenic bluffs, lively towns, and the popular city of Decorah. The county offers a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural events, and small-town charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
20,070
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.29°, -91.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
64
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,930
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-7.5°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
-38.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
937 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DEH
Distance
9 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 2025-12-06.
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: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.