University Heights, Iowa

Quick Statistics

University Heights is a community in Johnson County, Iowa, home to about 1,384 people spread across 0.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $62,500 a year, and a typical home is worth about $429,900. About 92.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 32 percent over the past decade.

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1,384
Total Population
▲ up 32% since 2012
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0.26 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$62,500
Median Personal Income
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$429,900
Median Home Value
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92.9%
College Educated
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93.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 3.5 points since 2010
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, University Heights ranks number 229 of 1,017 in population, number 43 in median household income, number 10 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around University Heights typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 15°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near University Heights
# Town Distance Population
1.Iowa City, IA1.4 mi.75,752
2.Coralville, IA3.6 mi.23,234
3.Tiffin, IA6.0 mi.5,737
4.North Liberty, IA6.7 mi.21,125
5.Hills, IA6.9 mi.974
6.Frytown, IA10.6 mi.113
7.Solon, IA10.9 mi.3,152
8.West Branch, IA11.1 mi.2,594
Frequently Asked Questions About University Heights

What is the population of University Heights, Iowa?
University Heights has a population of about 1,384 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is University Heights, Iowa in?
University Heights is located in Johnson County, Iowa.

What is the median home value in University Heights, Iowa?
The median home value in University Heights is about $429,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in University Heights, Iowa?
The median personal income in University Heights is about $62,500 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near University Heights, Iowa?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded in Johnson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in University Heights, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 15 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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