Linn County, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
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
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
229,463 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,421 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$670 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cedar Rapids Metro Area
3
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cedar Rapids Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 19
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 3 35
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
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 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 42, IA State House District 83, IA
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Schools

Echo Hill Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Oak Ridge School
1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Excelsior Middle School
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Linn-Mar High School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Mount Mercy University
6 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Coe College
7 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
10 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Jones Regional Medical Center
17 miles, E • 5 star
Virginia Gay Hospital
22 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
15 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
51 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
53 miles, NW • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
71 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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