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Cedar Rapids, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boone County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
484
Population
1,344/sq mi density
$50,125
Median Income
$24,743 per capita
$77,800
Home Value
$111,761 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
1,714 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Rapids experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,777 ft (542 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5589°N, 98.1493°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Cedar Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").