Iowa City, Iowa

Population 70,131

Iowa City is located in Johnson County, IA. The population is 70,131, making Iowa City the largest city in Johnson County and the 5th largest city in the state of Iowa.

There are 16 public schools in Iowa City with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Iowa City is low , and there are 70 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Iowa City is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Iowa City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Iowa City include University Heights, West Lucas Township and East Lucas Township.

Iowa City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 6.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 35.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 58.5%

Crime Rate

26.67% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 92
  • Violent Crimes: 216
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 406
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

26.29% Lower than national avg.
  • 70 offenders in Iowa City
  • 9.98 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

18 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Iowa City, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Iowa City's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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70 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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445 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Iowa City, IA issued 445 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 445 permits, 226 were issued for single family homes and 219 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Iowa City, IA issued 698 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 698 permits, 219 were issued for single family homes and 479 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $761
  • 1 Bedroom: $856
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,071
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,524
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,833

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Environmental Hazards

18 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.33°
  • February 24.63°
  • March 39.57°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 61.04°
  • June 72.37°
  • July 75.73°
  • August 72.56°
  • September 64.42°
  • October 52.48°
  • November 40.78°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Iowa City, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Iowa City, IA: $44,917

Unemployment

Unemployment in Iowa City is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.06%
White Collar - 64.94%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

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