Center Point, IA

Iowa · Linn County · Cedar Rapids Metro

Center Point is a small town in Iowa with a population of 2,575. Residents earn $92,500 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

2,575 Population 943/sq mi density

$92,500 Median Income $42,270 per capita

$215,800 Home Value $311,217 Zillow

$1,022 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

70 Violent Crime/100K 2,285 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$92,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$215,800 home value, $1,022/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

70 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $92,500

23% higher than US avg

Home Value $215,800

23% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 70/100K

82% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.0%

5% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,022

12% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.1%

6% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.8%

78% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.6%

79% lower than US avg

How Center Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,575

Median Age36.8 yrs

Density943/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+

Median Income$92,500

Per Capita$42,270

Unemployment0.8%

Poverty2.6%

County GDP$21,899M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$215,800

Rent$1,022

Ownership76.6%

Zillow$311,217

Housing Units1,010

Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

Violent70/100K

Property2,285/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%

Uninsured5.8%

Smoking13.5%

Depression24.7%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain38.8 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation842 ft (257 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.0%

High School+95.3%

Graduate+12.5%

School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%

Commute27 min

Broadband86.6%

EV Stations1

Libraries12

Is Center Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Center Point receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Center Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Center Point is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Center Point is $215,800, 23% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Center Point is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,285 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Center Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 34.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Center Point has a population of 2,575 with a density of 943 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.8% female and 47.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.1% of residents. 8.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 11.8% of residents have a disability. 99.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,575

Total Population

943

People / sq mi

36.8yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%

Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Center Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.1%

26% above US avg

Spanish 0.9%

93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Center Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Center Point is $92,500, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,270. The average weekly wage is $1,300. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 17.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Center Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$92,500
	23% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$42,270
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,300
IRS Avg AGI	$84,771
Gini Index	0.446 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.8%
	78% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.6%
	79% below US avg
Establishments (County)	7,760
County GDP	$21,899M

Business (County)

Restaurants	543
Healthcare	760
Retail	691
Manufacturing	202

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,996
	71% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.7 min
Drive Alone	73.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Center Point is $215,800, 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $311,217, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.6% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,022 (12% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $788 for a one-bedroom to $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,010 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $5,996 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 23.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$215,800
	23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$311,217
Median List Price	$199,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$199,500
$/Sq Ft	$181
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.6%
Price Drops	28.6%
Inventory	7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,022
	12% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	76.6%
Owner-Occupied	76.6%
Renter-Occupied	23.4%
Housing Units	1,010
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,996
	71% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.78%

In Center Point, 34.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 26.5% have high blood pressure. 13.5% are current smokers. 23.5% report binge drinking. 20.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 24.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.3% experience frequent mental distress. 5.8% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,601. The dentist ratio is 1:1,347. 92.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Center Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.1%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	26.5%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	5.4%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.5%
	4% below US avg
Binge Drinking	23.5%
Physical Inactivity	20.1%
Depression	24.7%
Mental Distress	17.3%
Physical Distress	11.1%
Short Sleep	31.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.8%
Uninsured	5.8%
	33% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,601
Dentists	1:1,347
Mental Health	1:322
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	70.4%
Premature Death	7,001/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.7/10
Exercise Access	92.2%
Healthcare Facilities	760

Center Point has a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,285 per 100,000, 17% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 14 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Center Point receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Center Point vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	69.7/100K
	82% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	2,285.1/100K
	17% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Traffic Accidents	65
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Center Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 34.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 842 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.9°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	842 ft (257 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	943/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1846°N, 91.7799°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Linn County County
Nearest Airport	The Eastern Iowa (CID) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 34.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0481 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.46 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	11.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.4 / 100
Community Resilience	98.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 24 fatalities, 510 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 25, 2008	EF5	99 km	9
May 15, 1968	EF5	55 km	5
Mar 31, 2023	EF4	99 km	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	30 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	31 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	59 km	0
Aug 26, 1965	EF4	37 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	80 km	1
Apr 30, 1954	EF4	10 km	0
May 25, 2008	EF3	50 km	0
May 21, 2004	EF3	15 km	0
May 11, 2000	EF3	67 km	1
Jul 27, 1995	EF3	47 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	89 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	33 km	0
Jul 13, 1992	EF3	54 km	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	96 km	0
May 30, 1985	EF3	77 km	2
May 4, 1977	EF3	75 km	0
Nov 9, 1975	EF3	57 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (939 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	UNNAMED	939	53 km
2010	FOLEY	786	52 km
2011	ACE AUTO	676	48 km
2011	IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11	510	56 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-5°C)	1.0 in
March	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	4.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.1 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.4 in

Center Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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Center Point is located in Linn County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 54.2% of the vote, a 9.9-point margin. 86.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 12 public libraries serving the community. 760 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.3%

D 54.2%

Winner: Democrat by 9.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	14
Traffic Accidents	65
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.0%
	5% below US avg
High School+	95.3%
Graduate Degree+	12.5%
School Test Score	5.95

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	943/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi
County	Linn County County

Services

Broadband Access	86.6%
Avg Download Speed	127.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	27.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	12
Healthcare Facilities	760
Restaurants	543
Retail Stores	691

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.7 min
Drive Alone	73.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	17.1%

Average costs for common services in Center Point. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$220 ($132–$351)
Specialist Visit	$307 ($176–$483)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$307)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,932 ($702–$4,390)
Dental Cleaning	$114 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$220 ($132–$351)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$105)
Brake Pad Replacement	$263 ($132–$439)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$527 ($351–$878)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$307)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$351 ($132–$702)
HVAC System Install	$6,146 ($3,512–$10,536)
Roof Repair	$878 ($351–$1,756)
Roof Replacement	$7,902 ($4,829–$13,170)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,317 ($439–$3,073)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,170 ($4,390–$26,340)
DUI Defense	$4,390 ($1,756–$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,317 ($702–$2,634)
Will Preparation	$439 ($176–$878)
Trust Preparation	$2,195 ($878–$4,390)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$220)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($44–$114)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.60 ($2.63–$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.07 ($2.20–$4.39)
Loaf of Bread	$3.34 ($2.20–$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.95 ($2.63–$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.83 ($3.51–$6.59)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.58)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($70–$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$105)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$439)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,756 ($1,054–$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.02–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$220)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,054 ($527–$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$878 ($439–$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$351 ($176–$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$878 ($351–$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,975 ($4,390–$26,340)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$263 ($132–$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$351)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$719
Toddler	$619
Preschool	$619
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$483
Toddler	$475
Preschool	$475

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Linn County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	18,530	266	$105,172	1.79
Health Care & Social Assistance	17,505	993	$61,428	0.97
Retail Trade	12,504	700	$36,758	0.99
Accommodation & Food Services	9,507	536	$21,788	0.83
Construction	7,795	611	$74,882	1.18
Finance & Insurance	7,387	535	$103,442	1.45
Administrative & Waste Services	7,181	527	$47,577	0.97
Professional & Technical Services	5,911	1,092	$97,432	0.67
Transportation & Warehousing	5,714	226	$59,192	1.07
Wholesale Trade	5,067	559	$90,421	1.02
Other Services	3,700	508	$49,502	0.98
Educational Services	2,976	136	$49,737	1.14
Information & Technology	2,651	227	$96,253	1.12
Arts & Entertainment	1,877	109	$24,003	0.89
Management of Companies	1,753	172	$92,040	0.83
Real Estate	1,227	306	$54,489	0.63
Utilities	824	21	$114,617	1.72
Agriculture & Forestry	153	34	$63,740	0.15
Mining & Oil/Gas	120	11	$67,666	0.25

Schools in Center Point

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Center Point-Urbana High School	High	463	29	16.0:1
Center Point-Urbana Primary School	Elementary	362	28	12.9:1
Center Point-Urbana Middle School	Middle	337	24	14.0:1

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Radio Stations near Center Point

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
News Radio 600 WMT	news, talk	AAC

Campgrounds Near Center Point

12 campgrounds found near Center Point.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
East Overlook Day Use Area	5.0/5	2	$50
TAILWATER WEST CAMPGROUND	4.7/5	22	$14–$30
LINDER POINT CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	14	$26–$30
SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	234	$14–$260
West Overlook Campground	4.5/5	89	$22–$28
SANDY BEACH CAMP	4.4/5	56	$14–$28
TAILWATER EAST CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	22	$14–$26
COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (IA)	4.1/5	11	$14
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area	—	1	$50
Tailwater West Day Use Area	—	1	$50
Turkey Creek Day Use Area	—	1	$50
West Overlook Day Use Area	—	1	$50

National Parks Near Center Point

16 national parks and monuments found near Center Point.

Park	Type	Fee
Backbone State Park	State Park	Free
Cedar Rock	State Park	Free
Effigy Mounds National Monument	National Monument	Free
George Wyth State Park	State Park	Free
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lake Darling State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Keomah State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Macbride State Park	State Park	Free
Nelson Dewey State Park	State Park	Free
Palisades-Kepler State Park	State Park	Free
Pikes Peak State Park	State Park	Free
Ridgewood Area	State Park	Free
Union Grove State Park	State Park	Free
Wapsipinicon State Park	State Park	Free
Wildcat Den State Park	State Park	Free
Wyalusing State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Center Point

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,493	$69,608
2015	2,529	$79,545
2017	2,554	$82,951
2019	2,560	$80,577
2021	2,570	$74,306
2023	2,547	$92,500

Museums in Center Point

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CONGER METCALF GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3193998585	$63,222,458
PERRINE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3193998585	$63,222,458
REVA AND JOHN PASHGIAN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3193998585	$63,222,458
WINNIFRED M. CONE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3193998585	$63,222,458
JANALYN HANSON WHITE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3193638213	$41,269,626
LUNDY COMMONS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		3193638213	$41,269,626
NATIONAL CZECH & SLOVAK MUSEUM & LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193628500	$4,141,276
INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		3193620664	$1,465,784
BRUCEMORE	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193627375	$1,361,460
CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		3193667503	$1,219,752
LEGION ARTS	ART MUSEUM		3193641580	$451,408
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	55 12TH AVENUE SE	3198622101	$306,292
CEDAR RAPIDS SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	5824 COUNCIL ST NE	3193637836	$275,960
CZECH VILLAGE / NEW BOHEMIA MAIN STREET DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3194329785	$113,754
GRANGER HOUES - MARION HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		3194476376	$51,869
MARION CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6203829134	$51,869
MARION HISTORIC MUSEUM INC. THE GRANGER HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	970 TENTH STREET	3193776672	$51,869
QUASQUETON AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	105 N WATER ST		$12,645
MANLY JUNCTION RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3192976000	$5,677
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM	55 12TH AVENUE SE	3198622101	$1,422
ALBURNETT CITY HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3198422692
ALBURNETT COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	131 ROOSEVELT STREET	3198422263
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3195334524
CEDAR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5638862899
CEDAR MEMORIAL GRANT WOOD	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193667503
CEDAR RAPIDS HERITAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CEDAR VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3193641408
CENTER POINT COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EASTERN IOWA AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	10260 MORRIS HILLS ROAD
GRANGER HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193776672
IOWA MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM	813 1ST AVE SE	3193651438
LATIN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM
LINN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	615 1ST AVE SE	3193621501
ROWLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RUMELY PRODUCTS COLLECTORS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCIENCE STATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		3193637836
SEMINOLE VALLEY FARM	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193789240
SPRINGVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TROY MILLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5890 TROY MILLS ROAD
TWENTY-FOURTH IOWA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2406 18TH ST SW
USHERS FERRY HISTORIC VILLAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3192865763
VICTOR AREA HISTORICAL ASSOICATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WALKER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
YOUNGVILLE HIGHWAY HISTORY ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORIC LINCOLN HIGHWAY - US 30 & HWY 218	3192235289

Libraries in Center Point

Name	Address	Annual Visits
CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY	450 FIFTH AVE SE	662,871
MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY	1095 6TH AVE	318,458
HIAWATHA PUBLIC LIBRARY	150 W WILLMAN ST	117,204
CENTER POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY	720 MAIN ST	65,917
VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	510 2ND AVE	35,000
ATKINS PUBLIC LIBRARY	480 THIRD AVE	16,224
SHELLSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 MAIN ST	12,395
NEWHALL PUBLIC LIBRARY	14 MAIN ST	4,060

Farmers Markets in Center Point

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
8th Avenue City Farmers Market	8th Ave & 2nd St SE	May to October	Tue:4:00 PM - 6:00 PM;Sat:7:30 AM - 12:00 PM;
Hiawatha Farmer's Market	701 Emmons St.				Visit
Marion Farmers Market	2200 31st Street	05/05/2018 to 09/29/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM;
Noelridge Farmers Market	Corner of Collins Road & Council Street NE	05/01/2015 to 10/16/2015	Mon: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;Wed: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;Fri: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Shellsburg Farmers Market	City Park	May to October	Wed:5:00 pm - 7:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Urbana Farmers' Market	102 Capitol Ave	05/27/2017 to 09/30/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM;
Vinton Farmers Market	Vinton Depot, 612 2nd Avenue	06/04/2015 to 09/24/2015	Thu: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Youngville Caf Farmers Market II	On Highway 30 east of junction of Highway 218

Restaurants in Center Point

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bully's North

Chilled

Joensy's Restaurant

The Pizza Place

Cafes in Center Point

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apple Creek Coffee Co

Dentists in Center Point

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Center Point Family Dentistry

Veterinaries in Center Point

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Graham Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Center Point

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casey's General Store

Banks in Center Point

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Center Point Bank & Trust

Keystone Savings Bank

Gyms in Center Point

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elite Fitness

Storm Zone

Golf Courses in Center Point

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rolling Acres Golf Course

Breweries in Center Point

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Another Road Brewing	Brewery	1175 8th Ave	3192128563	Visit
Bill's Drinking Establishment - Closed	Restaurant, Beverages, Restaurants, Brewery, Beer & Ale	1038 7th Ave	3194471030
Iowa Brewing Co.	Brewery	708 3rd St S E
Mike's	Brewery	104 108 County Highway W58
Mulligans	Bar Brewery Pub American Restaurant Pizza Place	1060 Old Marion Rd	3192945778
Primetime Sports Bar & Restaurant	Bars, Brewery, Bar, and Sports Bar, Restaurants, Sports Bars, Bar & Grills	4001 Center Point Rd N E	3193932883
The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery	Brewery	616 2nd Ave S E	3196211836
Third Base Brewing Company	American Restaurant, Sports Bar, American Restaurant, and Brewery, Brewery, Sports Bar	500 Blairs Ferry Rd N E	3193789090	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Center Point

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Keystone	135.0	22	3,651	$120	November - April	Yes	Yes

EV Charging Stations in Center Point

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Sky Ford	1001 Ford Lane	Blink Network	1		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Center Point

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
RT 283 2 MI E	TOWER	122
6501 BERRY ROAD	TOWER	96
212 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET	TOWER	91
25 MORGAN BRIDGE RD	TOWER	61
4145 IOWA ROAD	TOWER	61
HIGHWAY #13	TOWER	61
2317 Ross Road	TOWER	60
2788 72nd Street	TOWER	48

Fire Stations in Center Point

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Center Point Fire Department	1025 Franklin ST	Volunteer			319-849-1059

Bridges in Center Point

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	189	10,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	189	10,750	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	155	10,750	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	155	10,750	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2019	70	5,513	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	273	5,205	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1976	103	2,930	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1930	92	2,583	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1961	1,036	1,866	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1984	476	1,257	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1987	153	1,257	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1987	195	1,257	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1935	42	1,070	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2020	110	1,011	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2022	25	638	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2020	66	583	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2002	72	255	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2002	96	255	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2007	128	246	G
Slab	Concrete	1989	39	232	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1992	47	157	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1951	160	148	F
Culvert	Steel	1989	33	147	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1996	24	137	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	268	137	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1997	48	137	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	273	70	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2007	72	70	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1997	24	70	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1956	94	70	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	2004	95	59	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2017	123	49	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2007	22	39	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1983	376	39	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2003	45	39	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1991	47	34	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2003	24	29	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1999	48	29	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2001	72	20	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1997	23	20	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1996	47	20	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1977	23	20	F
Culvert	Steel	1987	24	11	P

Superfund Sites Near Center Point

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
PRAIRIE CREEK	3300 C ST SW	LINN

Airports Near Center Point

40 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
The Eastern Iowa Airport	CID	Medium Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport	ALO	Medium Airport
Amana Airport	—	Small Airport
Bartlett Field	—	Small Airport
Belle Plaine Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Bellevue Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Bluebird Airport	—	Small Airport
Chain Lakes Airpark	—	Small Airport
Davis Field	—	Small Airport
Dyersville Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Dyersville Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Elkader Airport	—	Small Airport
Flyers Airport	—	Small Airport
GAA Private (Abels Island) Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Castle Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannen Airport	—	Small Airport
Independence Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Iowa City Municipal Airport	IOW	Small Airport
Isley Field	—	Small Airport
Koch Field	—	Small Airport
Lerchs Airport	—	Small Airport
Manchester Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Marion Airport	—	Small Airport
Mathews Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Mc Bride Field	—	Small Airport
Meyer Agri-Air Van Horne Airport	—	Small Airport
Mggenas Airport	—	Small Airport
Monticello Regional Airport	MXO	Small Airport
Oelwein Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pfeifer Field	—	Small Airport
Picayune Airport	—	Small Airport
Rich Field	—	Small Airport
Ritel Copter Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Skydive Iowa Airport	—	Small Airport
Traer Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark	—	Small Airport
Walker Field	—	Small Airport
Waverly Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
White Pigeon Airport	—	Small Airport
Witcombe Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Center Point

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Benton County Sheriff Office
Cedar Rapids Police
Cedar Rapids Police
Cedar Rapids Police Department	505 1st Street Southwest
Coggon Police Department
Linn County Sheriffs Department	310 2nd Avenue Southwest
Robins Police Dapartment
Urbana Police Department
Vinton Police Department

Grocery Stores in Center Point

4 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Casey's 3896	Convenience Store	696 Grain Ln
Center Point Foods	Grocery Store	800 Ford Ln
Dollar General Store 13501	Other	4204 Lewis Access Rd
The Corner Store	Convenience Store	4200 Lewis Access Rd

Treatment Centers in Center Point

10 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Abbe Center for Comm Mental Health - Cedar Rapids	Both	319-398-3562
Area Substance Abuse Council - Cedar Rapids/Cedar Rapids Library	Substance Abuse	319-390-4611
Area Substance Abuse Council - Cedar Rapids/Outpatient	Substance Abuse	319-390-4611
Area Substance Abuse Council - Cedar Rapids/Recovery Center Adult	Substance Abuse	319-390-4611
Area Substance Abuse Council - Cedar Rapids/Willis Dady Homeless Serv	Substance Abuse	319-390-4611
Mercy Medical Center - Sedlacek Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	319-398-6226
Tanager Place	Mental Health	319-365-9164
UnityPoint Health - Childrens Specialty Services	Mental Health	319-558-4900
UnityPoint Health - St Lukes Chemical Dependency Services	Substance Abuse	319-363-4429
UnityPoint Health - St Lukes Hospital Behav Health Servs	Mental Health	319-369-7211

DOL Wage Violations in Center Point

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $18,810 in back wages owed to 73 employees.

Violations

$18,810

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
HAWKEYE ELECTRIC [OSHA]	—	—	52213	Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	1	$9,277	$290	32
Center Point Travel Plaza	—	—	52213	—	1	$4,909	$273	18
Advantage Chevrolet	—	—	52213	—	1	$4,599	$209	22
Children Prevail	—	—	52213	—	1	$24	$24	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Center Point

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ANCHOR BIBLE CHURCH INC	275 GREEN ST WPO BOX 283
EXTREME GRACE MEDIA	3286 CENTRAL CITY RD
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 256
LINN AREA LUTHERANS FOR LIFE	224 VALLEY DR
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	1115 WATER ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Center Point

What is the population of Center Point?

Center Point has a population of 2,575 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 943 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.8 years. The population is 52.8% female and 47.2% male.

Is Center Point expensive to live in?

Center Point is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $215,800 (23% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Center Point safe?

Center Point is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,285 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Center Point receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Center Point?

Center Point has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches, with 34.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Center Point?

The job market in Center Point is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,300. There are 7,760 business establishments in the area, including 543 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 17.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Center Point?

The median home value in Center Point is $215,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $311,217. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,022. Fair market rent is $788 for a 1-bedroom and $989 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 76.6%. The average annual property tax is $5,996.

How are the schools in Center Point?

Schools in Center Point score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.0% of adults in Center Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Center Point?

The obesity rate in Center Point is 34.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.5% of adults are smokers. 20.1% are physically inactive. 24.7% of residents report depression. 5.8% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 92.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,601.

What is transportation like in Center Point?

The average commute in Center Point is 27 minutes. 73.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Center Point?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point is 97.9% White, 0.6% Black or African American. 99.1% of residents speak only English at home. 8.8% of the population are military veterans. 11.8% of residents have a disability. 99.8% have health insurance coverage.

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Overview 11/11

People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 3/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 3/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 20/32

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