Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Overview

Cedar Rapids scores 54.4/100 overall (B), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Iowa — below the state composite of 69.5. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 81/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 22/100.

Income & Employment in Cedar Rapids

The median household income in Cedar Rapids is $66,720, 8% below the statewide median of $72,429. The local unemployment rate of 3.5% is higher than the state’s 3%. Population grew 0.9% recently.

Safety in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids reports 304.2 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 295 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2935 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids has a cost of living index of 90 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $177,100. Median monthly rent is $925. Renters spend 16.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Cedar Rapids

The adult obesity rate in Cedar Rapids is 36.3%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.1%. Residents report an average of 17.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Iowa ranks #22 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids has a high school graduation rate of 91.9%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,950. The city has 42 public schools serving 20,528 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Cedar Rapids

The annual average temperature in Cedar Rapids is 52.5°F. Summers average 73.8°F. Winters average 30.8°F. Annual precipitation is 26.6 inches. The average commute of 15.9 minutes is notably short.

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