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Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded 1849Linn CountyElev. 247 m
Population
136,859
Median home
$177,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
43
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Cedar Rapids

With about 136,859 residents, Cedar Rapids is one of Iowa's notable places. Cedar Rapids was founded in 1849 and sits in Linn County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $67,859. Homes carry a median value of $177,100, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.5%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
136,859
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$67,859
Per-capita income
$39,824
Poverty rate
11.8%
High-school grad or higher
94.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
18.2 min
Work from home
12.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.1%
Black8.3%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.8%
Sales & office20.7%
Production, transportation & material moving17.3%
Service15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$177,100
Median gross rent
$925/mo
Owner-occupied
68.2%
Median year built
1973
Households
58,870
Avg. household size
2.27

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Cedar Rapids has 43 public schools — 25 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading59%
Math56%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

George Washington High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
John F Kennedy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Metro High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Prairie High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
Thomas Jefferson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cedar Rapids Virtual AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Franklin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Harding Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
McKinley STEAM AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Prairie CreekMiddleGrades 5–6
Prairie PointMiddleGrades 7–9
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8
Taft Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Wilson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% below national
Cedar Rapids304
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% above national
Cedar Rapids2,937
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Linn County
Strong windVery High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Cedar Rapids is in Linn County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cedar Rapids was founded in 1849 and sits in Linn County. Elevation ~247 m.

Population trend
139K119K136,85920002024
Map of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Historic places

49 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Highwater RockWolff, Philip A., House and Carriage HouseTaylor-Van NoteCedar Rapids Post Office and Public BuildingIowa BuildingLattner Auditorium BuildingSt. Paul Methodist Episcopal ChurchAverill, A. T., House
Notable people from Cedar Rapids
Elijah WoodAshton KutcherCarl Van VechtenMichael EmersonRon LivingstonBobby DriscollTerry FarrellJohn LipskyBrooks WheelanBen Askren
People searches in Cedar Rapids
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Cedar Rapids, IA (16)

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

Ryan William Baker, 41
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52405
AKA Ryan W Baker, Ryan William Bingham
Kenneth Allen Taylor Sr, 60
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52402
AKA X Machevelli, Kennth Antonio Taylor
Joshua Jason Smith, 52
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52405
AKA Michael Jason Conrad, Michael Conrad
Leon Anderson, 61
Cedar Rapids · 52404
AKA Charles Anderson, Leon Chevelle Anderson
Charles Andrew Williams, 57
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52404
AKA Charles A William, Charles A Williams
Brook Allen Walton, 56
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52403
AKA Shane Bowers, Steven Scott Moore
Steven Michael Davis, 54
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52404
AKA Steve Davis, Steven Davis
Steven William Matthew Miller, 24
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52404
AKA Steven Willam Matthew Miller, Steven Williammatthew Miller
Steven Wayne Williams Jr, 46
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52405
AKA Steven Wayne Williams
Earl Dean Phillips Junior, 61
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52402
AKA Lionel Lopez, Earl D Phillip
Brian Keith Williams Jr, 35
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52404
AKA Brian Keith Williams, Brian Williams
Brion Dodd Johnson, 61
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52402
AKA Brian D Johnson, Brion D Johnson
Kevin Raymond Adams, 48
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52405
AKA Kevin P Adams, Kevin R Adams
Kevin Onzail Boykins, 59
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52401
AKA Kevin O Boykins, Kevin Boykins
Kevin Boykins, 59
Cedar Rapids
AKA Tony Jones, Kevin Johnson
Daniel Patrick Hall, 47
Cedar Rapids · Linn County · 52405
AKA Daniel Hall, Daniel P Hall

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 Rapids — frequently asked

What is the population of Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 136,859, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cedar Rapids?
The median home value in Cedar Rapids is $177,100, and the median gross rent is $925/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cedar Rapids safe? What is the crime rate?
Cedar Rapids Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 304 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cedar Rapids face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Linn County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids has 43 public schools (25 elementary, 9 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cedar Rapids?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Cedar Rapids. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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