West Branch, Iowa
Quick Statistics
West Branch is a community in Cedar County, Iowa, home to about 2,594 people spread across 2.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $48,567 a year, and a typical home is worth about $216,100. About 49.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, West Branch ranks number 140 of 1,017 in population, number 119 in median household income, number 129 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Branch typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 40 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | West Liberty, IA | 7.7 mi. | 3,776 |
| 2. | Iowa City, IA | 9.7 mi. | 75,752 |
| 3. | Rochester, IA | 10.3 mi. | 90 |
| 4. | University Heights, IA | 11.1 mi. | 1,384 |
| 5. | Atalissa, IA | 11.3 mi. | 253 |
| 6. | Hills, IA | 12.5 mi. | 974 |
| 7. | Solon, IA | 12.6 mi. | 3,152 |
| 8. | Nichols, IA | 13.0 mi. | 373 |
What is the population of West Branch, Iowa?
West Branch has a population of about 2,594 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Branch, Iowa in?
West Branch is located in Cedar County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in West Branch, Iowa?
The median home value in West Branch is about $216,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Branch, Iowa?
The median personal income in West Branch is about $48,567 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Branch, Iowa?
Since 1950, 43 tornadoes have been recorded in Cedar County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Branch, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 40 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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