Linn County, IA
Living in Linn County
Bikeability21
Walkability23
Commute88
Public Transit16
Affordability70
Public Safety74
Airports13
Hospitals94
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
224kPopulation+16k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$637Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Linn County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Linn County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Linn County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding38
Tornado19
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Linn County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Linn County, IA
St Joseph Catholic School
3 miles, S
Summit Schools
5 miles, SW
St Pius X Elementary School
5 miles, SW
Essential Montessori
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Linn County, IA
Mount Mercy University
6 miles, SW
Coe College
7 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
11 miles, SW
Cornell College
14 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Linn County, IA
St Lukes Hospital
7 miles, SW
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
7 miles, SW
Jones Regional Medical Center
17 miles, E
Virginia Gay Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Linn County, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
15 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
51 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
53 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
71 miles, SE