Iowa City, IA
Living in Iowa City
Bikeability87
Walkability92
Commute94
Public Transit77
Affordability66
Public Safety62
Airports17
Hospitals89
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation+8.2k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
59%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
44%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black8%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate14%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone22%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
69%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector55%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van68%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$867Median Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Iowa City
United States45
Iowa35
Iowa City Metro Area34
Johnson County31
Property Crime in Iowa City
United States48
Iowa43
Iowa City Metro Area37
Johnson County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Iowa City
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Iowa City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Iowa City, IA
Regina Catholic Education Center
2 miles, NE
Willowwind School
2 miles, E
Montessori School of Iowa City
3 miles, NW
Hillside Christian School
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa
1 miles, NW
Cornell College
19 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
22 miles, NW
Coe College
24 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Iowa City, IA
Mercy Hospital
1 miles, N
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
1 miles, W
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
23 miles, N
St Lukes Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Iowa City, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
18 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
55 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, NW