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Owatonna
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Owatonna is a charming small city in southern Minnesota, known for its well-preserved historic downtown and scenic parks. It strikes a balance between community warmth and rural tranquility, making it inviting for families and travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
26,420
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.08°, -93.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,220
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-7.8°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-37.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
858 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
28
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OWA
Distance
5 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: 84/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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