Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
Living in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
Bikeability21
Walkability27
Commute83
Public Transit16
Affordability70
Public Safety76
Airports13
Hospitals93
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
270kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$618Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K27%
$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 gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%
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 | 59 | 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 the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado20
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
St Joseph Catholic School
4 miles, SE
St Pius X Elementary School
4 miles, S
Summit Schools
4 miles, S
Essential Montessori
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
Mount Mercy University
6 miles, S
Coe College
7 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
10 miles, SW
Cornell College
15 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
St Lukes Hospital
7 miles, S
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
8 miles, S
Jones Regional Medical Center
19 miles, E
Virginia Gay Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
15 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
51 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
52 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
73 miles, SE