Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Population 128,124

Cedar Rapids is located in Linn County, IA. The population is 128,124, making Cedar Rapids the largest city in Linn County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Iowa.

There are 39 public schools in Cedar Rapids with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Cedar Rapids is moderate , and there are 302 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cedar Rapids is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cedar Rapids property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cedar Rapids include Hiawatha, Fairfax and Clinton Township.

Cedar Rapids Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 6.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.5%

Crime Rate

30.92% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 272
  • Violent Crimes: 257
  • Robbery: 62
  • Burglary: 625
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

42.55% Higher than national avg.
  • 302 offenders in Cedar Rapids
  • 23.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

71 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 5
  • Registered Polluters: 45
  • Superfunds: 21
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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39 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 39 K-12 public schools in Cedar Rapids, IA and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Cedar Rapids's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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302 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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449 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cedar Rapids, IA issued 449 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 449 permits, 325 were issued for single family homes and 124 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cedar Rapids, IA issued 487 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 487 permits, 242 were issued for single family homes and 245 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $599
  • 1 Bedroom: $679
  • 2 Bedrooms: $887
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,260
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,490

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Environmental Hazards

71 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Cedar Rapids, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cedar Rapids, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cedar Rapids, IA: $57,135

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cedar Rapids is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.72%
White Collar - 62.28%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

46 FCC Towers view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

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