Iowa
City in Louisiana, United States
Overview
Iowa, Louisiana is a small and friendly town known for its classic southern hospitality and close-knit community. While primarily residential, Iowa offers easy access to nearby Lake Charles and outdoor adventures in southwest Louisiana.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Louisiana
Population
3,436
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.24°, -93.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,775
Local Cost
$1,115
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-6.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1654 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
CWF
Distance
13 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.