Cedar Rapids, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
136,859 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,859 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$177,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$653 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$786 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Linn County
3
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
3
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Linn County
6
Cedar Rapids Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 19
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 3 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 2 1 37
Dec 1 7 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 39, IA State House District 77, IA
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Schools

Taylor Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Roosevelt Middle School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Capri College-Cedar Rapids
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Coe College
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital
22 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
6 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
55 miles, N • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
70 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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