Moving to Iowa from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to Iowa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gambia to Iowa. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Des Moines averages 60°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Gambia to Iowa.
people moved from Gambia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Gambia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iowa compared to Gambia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Gambia performs better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Iowa performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iowa?
From major Iowa cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gambia and Iowa are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Iowa compared to Gambia?
Gambia performs better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Iowa compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Des Moines is 60°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Des Moines receives around 36.0 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Iowa?
Both Gambia and Iowa share the same official language: English.
