Hiawatha, Iowa

Population 7,046

Hiawatha is located in Linn County, IA. The population is 7,046, making Hiawatha the 3rd largest city in Linn County.

There are 2 public schools in Hiawatha with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Hiawatha is very low , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hiawatha is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hiawatha property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hiawatha include Robins, Monroe Township and Marion.

Hiawatha Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5%

Crime Rate

23.67% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 108
  • Violent Crimes: 376
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 323
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

47.60% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Hiawatha
  • 7.10 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Hiawatha, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Hiawatha's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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1 Private School

Essential Montessori

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14 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hiawatha, IA issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hiawatha, IA issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $645
  • 1 Bedroom: $742
  • 2 Bedrooms: $975
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,385
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,628

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Environmental Hazards

1 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 17.83°
  • February 22.92°
  • March 37.82°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 61.04°
  • June 70.01°
  • July 73.48°
  • August 69.62°
  • September 62.25°
  • October 49.63°
  • November 38.68°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hiawatha, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hiawatha, IA: $43,713

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hiawatha is 3.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.93%
White Collar - 54.07%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Hiawatha, IA

1 FCC Tower view all

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  • No fire stations found in Hiawatha, IA

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1 Library view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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