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Idalou
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Idalou is a small, close-knit community just outside Lubbock in northwest Texas, known for its friendly residents and relaxed pace of life. The town is surrounded by cotton fields, with a charming mix of local businesses and family-friendly amenities. It's an ideal destination for travelers seeking authentic rural Texas experience away from the hustle and bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
2,193
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.67°, -101.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,680
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
55
English
98
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
5.4°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-13.5°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
488 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
LBB
Distance
12 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 2025-12-08.
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: 56/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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