Hiawatha, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Hiawatha is a community in Linn County, Iowa, home to about 7,206 people spread across 4.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,257 a year, and a typical home is worth about $216,900. About 44.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Hiawatha ranks number 58 of 1,017 in population, number 481 in median household income, number 127 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Hiawatha 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. | Robins, IA | 1.8 mi. | 3,332 |
| 2. | Marion, IA | 5.4 mi. | 41,896 |
| 3. | Palo, IA | 5.6 mi. | 1,438 |
| 4. | Cedar Rapids, IA | 6.4 mi. | 137,264 |
| 5. | Alburnett, IA | 7.3 mi. | 795 |
| 6. | Shellsburg, IA | 9.6 mi. | 868 |
| 7. | Atkins, IA | 9.7 mi. | 2,225 |
| 8. | Center Point, IA | 10.0 mi. | 2,562 |
What is the population of Hiawatha, Iowa?
Hiawatha has a population of about 7,206 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Hiawatha, Iowa in?
Hiawatha is located in Linn County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Hiawatha, Iowa?
The median home value in Hiawatha is about $216,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Hiawatha, Iowa?
The median personal income in Hiawatha is about $44,257 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, 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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