Moving to Gabon from Iowa
What to Expect
Considering a move from Iowa to Gabon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Iowa to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 60°F in Des Moines, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Iowa to Gabon.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Iowa.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Gabon performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa performs better than Gabon 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 better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Des Moines | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) |
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| Month | Des Moines | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) |
| Jun | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) |
| Aug | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) |
| Dec | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Gabon?
From major Gabon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Iowa and Gabon are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Iowa?
Gabon performs significantly better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Iowa?
The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 60°F in Des Moines. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Des Moines gets 36.0 in.
What language do they speak in Gabon?
The official language in Gabon is French. In Iowa, the official language is English.
