Iowa City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
75,264 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,533 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$273,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$699 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$968 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
3
Iowa City Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Johnson County
4
Iowa City Metro Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 21
Feb 1 6 25
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 2 1 38
Dec 2 7 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 45, IA State House District 89, IA
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Schools

Longfellow Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Horace Mann Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Mark Twain Elementary
1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Iowa City High School
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

University of Iowa
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Shiloh University
16 miles, SW
Kirkwood Community College
19 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 5 star
St Lukes Hospital
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
Quad City International Airport
55 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, NE • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, N • 1 star
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