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Cedar Falls, IA

Founded 1845Black Hawk CountyElev. 268 m
Population
40,662
Median home
$252,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Cedar Falls

With about 40,662 residents, Cedar Falls is one of Iowa's notable places. Cedar Falls was founded in 1845 and sits in Black Hawk County. The median age is 29.8 and the median household income is $74,165. Homes carry a median value of $252,500, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.9%). Around 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,662
Median age
29.8
Median household income
$74,165
Per-capita income
$41,639
Poverty rate
15.6%
High-school grad or higher
97.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
13.9 min
Work from home
11%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black1.5%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.6%
Service19.6%
Sales & office18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving10.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$252,500
Median gross rent
$1,177/mo
Owner-occupied
62.6%
Median year built
1975
Households
15,579
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Cedar Falls has 11 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading82%
Math90%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cedar Falls High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Holmes Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–9
Peet Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–9
Bess Streeter Aldrich ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Cedar Heights Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Helen A Hansen Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
North Cedar Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Orchard Hill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Southdale Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Cedar Falls Virtual CampusOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime97% below national
Cedar Falls12
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 91% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime99% below national
Cedar Falls12
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 99% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cedar Falls Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cedar Falls.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Black Hawk County
DroughtRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cedar Falls is in Black Hawk County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cedar Falls was founded in 1845 and sits in Black Hawk County. Elevation ~268 m.

Map of Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls, IA
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cedar Falls Ice HouseNewell, James, BarnRownd, C. A., Round BarnCotton TheaterCedar Falls Independent Order of Odd FellowsBlack Hawk HotelCedar Falls Post OfficeWild, Daniel and Margaret, House
Notable people from Cedar Falls
Marc AndreessenGerald GuralnikRoger JepsenTerry StottsGil GutknechtA.J. GreenJack CampbellNancy Jo PowellBess Streeter AldrichGary Kroeger
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Nearby cities
Waterloo (6 mi)Waverly (14 mi)Marshalltown (41 mi)Cedar Rapids (55 mi)Marion (55 mi)Grinnell (56 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cedar Falls, IA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cedar Falls, Iowa.

David Lee Smith Jr, 37
Cedar Falls · Black Hawk County · 50613
AKA David L Smith, David Lee Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cedar Falls — frequently asked

What is the population of Cedar Falls, Iowa?
Cedar Falls has a population of about 40,662, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cedar Falls?
The median home value in Cedar Falls is $252,500, and the median gross rent is $1,177/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cedar Falls safe? What is the crime rate?
Cedar Falls Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 12 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cedar Falls face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Black Hawk County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cedar Falls?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Cedar Falls. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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