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Singles in Urbandale

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Urbandale at a glance

  • About 44,000 people live in Urbandale.
  • It lies in Iowa.
  • It's about 1025 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Des Moines is about 6 miles away.
  • Close by: Clive (2 miles), Johnston (3 miles) and West Des Moines (3 miles).

A first date in Urbandale

Daytime dates suit a town like Urbandale: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Urbandale: questions and answers

How far around Urbandale can I search?

More than 570,000 people live within 30 miles of Urbandale, in 15 towns and cities including Des Moines, Ames and West Des Moines. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Urbandale free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Urbandale or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Urbandale real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Urbandale?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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