Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Cedar Rapids is a community in Linn County, Iowa, home to about 137,264 people spread across 74.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $40,136 a year, and a typical home is worth about $187,100. About 45.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Cedar Rapids ranks number 2 of 1,017 in population, number 401 in median household income, number 187 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Cedar Rapids typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 13°F. The area sees roughly 34 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fairfax, IA | 5.7 mi. | 2,900 |
| 2. | Hiawatha, IA | 6.4 mi. | 7,206 |
| 3. | Bertram, IA | 7.3 mi. | 239 |
| 4. | Marion, IA | 7.3 mi. | 41,896 |
| 5. | Ely, IA | 7.5 mi. | 2,186 |
| 6. | Robins, IA | 7.9 mi. | 3,332 |
| 7. | Shueyville, IA | 8.3 mi. | 740 |
| 8. | Swisher, IA | 8.3 mi. | 1,182 |
What is the population of Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,264 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Cedar Rapids, Iowa in?
Cedar Rapids is located in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
The median home value in Cedar Rapids is about $187,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
The median personal income in Cedar Rapids is about $40,136 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have been recorded in Linn County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 13 degrees, with around 34 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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