Iowa City Metro Area, IA
Living in the Iowa City Metro Area
Bikeability72
Walkability80
Commute84
Public Transit62
Affordability60
Public Safety67
Airports16
Hospitals87
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
171kPopulation+22k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
57%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black6%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
77%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$216kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$816Median Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Iowa City Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Iowa City Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Iowa City Metro Area
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado20
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Iowa City Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Iowa City Metro Area, IA
Pathway Christian School
3 miles, W
Iowa Mennonite School
7 miles, W
Willowwind School
12 miles, NE
Hillside Christian School
12 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Iowa City Metro Area, IA
University of Iowa
12 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
30 miles, N
Cornell College
30 miles, N
Coe College
33 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Iowa City Metro Area, IA
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
11 miles, NE
Mercy Hospital
12 miles, NE
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
16 miles, S
Compass Memorial Healthcare
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Iowa City Metro Area, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
26 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
59 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, NW