Cedar Falls, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Cedar Falls is a community in Black Hawk County, Iowa, home to about 40,888 people spread across 29.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,060 a year, and a typical home is worth about $263,600. About 60.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Cedar Falls ranks number 14 of 1,017 in population, number 273 in median household income, number 75 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Cedar Falls typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 11°F. The area sees roughly 39 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Waterloo, IA | 5.5 mi. | 67,008 |
| 2. | Hudson, IA | 5.8 mi. | 2,699 |
| 3. | Janesville, IA | 8.8 mi. | 917 |
| 4. | New Hartford, IA | 9.2 mi. | 675 |
| 5. | Dike, IA | 9.5 mi. | 1,365 |
| 6. | Evansdale, IA | 10.1 mi. | 4,518 |
| 7. | Elk Run Heights, IA | 10.7 mi. | 964 |
| 8. | Raymond, IA | 11.9 mi. | 899 |
What is the population of Cedar Falls, Iowa?
Cedar Falls has a population of about 40,888 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Cedar Falls, Iowa in?
Cedar Falls is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
The median home value in Cedar Falls is about $263,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
The median personal income in Cedar Falls is about $35,060 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Cedar Falls, Iowa?
Since 1950, 38 tornadoes have been recorded in Black Hawk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Cedar Falls, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 11 degrees, with around 39 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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