Cedar Falls, Iowa

Population 39,628

Cedar Falls is located in Black Hawk County, IA. The population is 39,628, making Cedar Falls the 2nd largest city in Black Hawk County.

There are 10 public schools in Cedar Falls with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Cedar Falls is moderate , and there are 19 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cedar Falls is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cedar Falls property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cedar Falls include Cedar Falls Township, Waterloo and Washington Township.

Cedar Falls Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.4%

Crime Rate

15.43% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 190
  • Violent Crimes: 452
  • Robbery: 56
  • Burglary: 760
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

64.60% Lower than national avg.
  • 19 offenders in Cedar Falls
  • 4.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

18 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Cedar Falls, IA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Cedar Falls's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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19 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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181 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cedar Falls, IA issued 181 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 181 permits, 151 were issued for single family homes and 30 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cedar Falls, IA issued 172 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 172 permits, 126 were issued for single family homes and 46 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $630
  • 1 Bedroom: $730
  • 2 Bedrooms: $917
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,213
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,547

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Environmental Hazards

18 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Cedar Falls, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cedar Falls, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Cedar Falls, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.05°
  • February 21.8°
  • March 36.22°
  • April 48°
  • May 60.79°
  • June 70.33°
  • July 74.27°
  • August 70.96°
  • September 62.22°
  • October 50.12°
  • November 38.1°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cedar Falls, IA

Earthquakes
Cedar Falls, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cedar Falls, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cedar Falls, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cedar Falls, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cedar Falls, IA: $58,544

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cedar Falls is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.05%
White Collar - 64.95%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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