Moving to Iowa from Namibia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Namibia to Iowa? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Namibia to Iowa. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Des Moines averages 60°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Namibia to Iowa.
people moved from Namibia 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
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iowa compared to Namibia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Namibia performs better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Iowa performs significantly better than Namibia 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 Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Iowa performs significantly better than Namibia 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 | Windhoek | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 39°/21°F (4°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 48°/31°F (9°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Windhoek | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) | 31°/14°F (-0.6°/-9.8°C) |
| Feb | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) | 36°/19°F (2.3°/-7.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) | 49°/30°F (9.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Apr | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| May | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) | 72°/52°F (22.4°/11.2°C) |
| Jun | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) | 82°/62°F (27.6°/16.7°C) |
| Jul | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) | 84°/65°F (28.8°/18.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) | 76°/55°F (24.5°/12.9°C) |
| Oct | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) | 48°/31°F (8.8°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) | 34°/18°F (1.1°/-7.8°C) |
Data:
Namibia Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.
Namibia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Namibia
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 Namibia and Iowa are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Iowa compared to Namibia?
Namibia performs better than Iowa across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Iowa compared to Namibia?
The average high temperature in Des Moines is 60°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Des Moines receives around 36.0 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.
What language do they speak in Iowa?
The official language in Iowa is English. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.
