Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
Living in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
Bikeability
21
Walkability
27
Commute
83
Public Transit
16
Affordability
70
Public Safety
76
Airports
13
Hospitals
93
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
96
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
270k
Population
+15k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$65k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$618
Median Monthly Rent
+$126 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Cedar Rapids Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado20
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
St Joseph Catholic School
4 miles, SE
St Pius X Elementary School
4 miles, S
Summit Schools
4 miles, S
Essential Montessori
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
Mount Mercy University
6 miles, S
Coe College
7 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
10 miles, SW
Cornell College
15 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
St Lukes Hospital
7 miles, S
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
8 miles, S
Jones Regional Medical Center
19 miles, E
Virginia Gay Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
15 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
51 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
52 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
73 miles, SE