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Iowa, IA

Founded 1839Johnson CountyElev. 204 m
Population
75,264
Median home
$273,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Iowa

Iowa is home to roughly 75,264 residents. Iowa was founded in 1839 and sits in Johnson County. The median age is 26.3 and the median household income is $57,533. Homes carry a median value of $273,600, and about 46% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.4%). Around 61% 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
75,264
Median age
26.3
Median household income
$57,533
Per-capita income
$37,123
Poverty rate
26.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
17.8 min
Work from home
11.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black8.3%
Asian6.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.9%
Service19.5%
Sales & office17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving9.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$273,600
Median gross rent
$1,094/mo
Owner-occupied
46.3%
Median year built
1984
Households
30,780
Avg. household size
2.23

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

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Iowa.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Iowa vs Iowa and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Iowa.

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 · Johnson County
Strong windVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Iowa is in Johnson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Iowa was founded in 1839 and sits in Johnson County. Elevation ~204 m.

Map of Iowa
Iowa, IA
Where Iowa is
Des MoinesCedar RapidsDavenportSiouxIowaAnkeny
Historic places

65 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Old CapitolBillingsley-Hills HouseBoerner-Fry Company/Davis HotelChicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Passenger StationJackson-Swisher House and Carriage HousePratt, A. W., HouseVan Patten HousePaul--Helen Building
Notable people from Iowa
N. K. JemisinNate RuessHill HarperLaura LeightonAllan SandagePhil MorrisFrances HaugenPhyllis SomervilleNancy Hogshead-MakarBob Barr
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Nearby cities
Coralville (5 mi)North Liberty (7 mi)Cedar Rapids (23 mi)Marion (27 mi)Muscatine (29 mi)Davenport (48 mi)

Common questions

Iowa — frequently asked

What is the population of Iowa, Iowa?
Iowa has a population of about 75,264, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Iowa?
The median home value in Iowa is $273,600, and the median gross rent is $1,094/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Iowa face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Johnson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many registered sex offenders are in Iowa?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Iowa. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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