Iowa City, IA

Iowa · Johnson County · Iowa City Metro

Iowa City is a mid-size city in Iowa with a population of 75,264. Residents earn $57,533 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

75,264 Population 2,922/sq mi density

$57,533 Median Income $37,123 per capita

$273,600 Home Value $292,103 Zillow

$1,094 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

216 Violent Crime/100K 1,618 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$57,533 median income, 2.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$273,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

216 violent crimes/100K (43% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

60.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $57,533

23% lower than US avg

Home Value $273,600

3% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 216/100K

43% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 60.7%

80% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,094

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.1%

6% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 7.8%

37% lower than US avg

How Iowa City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population75,264

Median Age26.3 yrs

Density2,922/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans3.5%

Economy

B+

Median Income$57,533

Per Capita$37,123

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty7.8%

County GDP$12,640M

Commute18 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$273,600

Rent$1,094

Ownership46.3%

Zillow$292,103

Housing Units33,463

Rent Burden37.6%

Crime

Violent216/100K

Property1,618/100K

Murder1.3/100K

Assault131/100K

Burglary406/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking13.5%

Depression20.7%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain35.7 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation666 ft (203 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+60.7%

High School+96.8%

Graduate+29.4%

School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%

Commute18 min

Broadband86.9%

EV Stations46

Libraries8

Is Iowa City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iowa City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Iowa City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iowa City is $57,533, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iowa City is $273,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Iowa City is below the national average at 216 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,618 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Iowa City is a highly educated community / 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Iowa City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Iowa City has a population of 75,264 with a density of 2,922 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles. The median age is 26.3 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (75.1%), with 8.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.9% of residents, while 19.1% speak Spanish. 3.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 9.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

75,264

Total Population

2,922

People / sq mi

26.3yrs

Median Age

32% below US avg

25.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%

Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Iowa City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 80.9%

3% above US avg

Spanish 19.1%

43% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Iowa City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iowa City is $57,533, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,123. The average weekly wage is $1,238, 14% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Iowa City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$57,533
	23% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,123
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,238
IRS Avg AGI	$93,456
Gini Index	0.495 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	7.8%
	37% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,140
County GDP	$12,640M

Business (County)

Restaurants	448
Healthcare	493
Retail	492
Manufacturing	80

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,982
	99% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.8 min
Drive Alone	56.0%
Public Transit	6.7%
Work from Home	11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Iowa City is $273,600, 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $292,103. Homes sell for 98.3% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,094 (6% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $709 for a one-bedroom to $919 for a two-bedroom apartment. 46.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 33,463 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1982. The average annual property tax is $6,982 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 37.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$273,600
	3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$292,103
Median List Price	$315,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$315,000
$/Sq Ft	$159
Homes Sold	51
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.3%
Price Drops	13.4%
Inventory	216

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,094
	6% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,308
Rent Burden	37.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$682
1 Bedroom	$709
2 Bedrooms	$919
3 Bedrooms	$1,278
4 Bedrooms	$1,452

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	46.3%
Owner-Occupied	46.3%
Renter-Occupied	53.7%
Housing Units	33,463
Median Year Built	1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,982
	99% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.55%

In Iowa City, 34.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 32.0% have high blood pressure. 13.5% are current smokers. 21.2% report binge drinking. 20.9% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.7% report depression. 16.4% experience frequent mental distress. 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:521. The dentist ratio is 1:424. 89.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

5.4

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

5.8

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

1.5

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

78.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.2

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

127.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Iowa City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.1%
	6% above US avg
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.0%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	5.9%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.5%
	4% below US avg
Binge Drinking	21.2%
Physical Inactivity	20.9%
Depression	20.7%
Mental Distress	16.4%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	32.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.7%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Primary Care	1:521
Dentists	1:424
Mental Health	1:209
Checkup Rate	77.7%
Dental Visits	65.9%
Premature Death	4,821/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.0/10
Exercise Access	89.7%
Healthcare Facilities	493

Iowa City has a violent crime rate of 216 per 100,000 residents, 43% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 130.5 per 100,000, robbery at 32.3, rape at 51.7. The murder rate is 1.3 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,618 per 100,000, 17% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,120, burglary at 406, vehicle theft at 92 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Iowa City receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Iowa City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	215.8/100K
	43% below US avg
Murder	1.3/100K
	80% below US avg
Rape	51.7/100K
Robbery	32.3/100K
Assault	130.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,617.8/100K
	17% below US avg
Burglary	405.7/100K
Theft	1,120.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	91.7/100K
Arson	2.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	898
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Iowa City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.0°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	666 ft (203 m)
Area	25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²)
Population Density	2,922/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6557°N, 91.5309°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Johnson County County
Nearest Airport	The Eastern Iowa (CID) 19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"

6% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	11.4 / 100
Community Resilience	96.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 258 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 31, 2023	EF4	57 km	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	65 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	55 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	77 km	0
Aug 26, 1965	EF4	91 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	54 km	1
Apr 30, 1954	EF4	53 km	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 1, 2007	EF3	51 km	0
May 21, 2004	EF3	50 km	0
May 15, 1998	EF3	45 km	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	100 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	85 km	0
Jul 13, 1992	EF3	67 km	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	63 km	0
Aug 15, 1978	EF3	76 km	0
Nov 9, 1975	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 14, 1974	EF3	78 km	0
May 13, 1974	EF3	78 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1999	UNIT 3	1,206	71 km
2002	HSB 03 2	1,130	70 km
2009	UNNAMED	939	65 km
2010	FOLEY	786	61 km
2000	DESTRUST A	756	70 km
2011	ACE AUTO	676	51 km
2006	HSB 003	674	71 km
2004	HSB 009	608	70 km
2011	IRCP WUI ROFAE #2 FY11	510	71 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.2 in
December	26°F (-4°C)	1.7 in

Iowa City has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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Iowa City is located in Johnson County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 29.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 68.4% of the vote, a 38.1-point margin. 86.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 46 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 493 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 56% of workers drive alone to work, while 6.7% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.3%

D 68.4%

Winner: Democrat by 38.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Traffic Accidents	898
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	60.7%
	80% above US avg
High School+	96.8%
Graduate Degree+	29.4%
School Test Score	6.24

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	2,922/sq mi
Total Area	25.8 sq mi
County	Johnson County County

Services

Broadband Access	86.9%
Avg Download Speed	107.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	29.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	46
Alt Fuel Stations	55
Public Libraries	8
Healthcare Facilities	493
Restaurants	448
Retail Stores	492

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.8 min
Drive Alone	56.0%
Public Transit	6.7%
Work from Home	11.2%

Average costs for common services in Iowa City. 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	$765
Toddler	$659
Preschool	$659
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$516
Toddler	$508
Preschool	$508

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Johnson County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	9,289	496	$34,331	1.11
Accommodation & Food Services	8,326	410	$22,399	1.09
Health Care & Social Assistance	7,683	655	$44,456	0.64
Manufacturing	4,912	115	$76,958	0.71
Transportation & Warehousing	3,024	91	$55,917	0.85
Construction	2,852	380	$69,191	0.65
Professional & Technical Services	2,707	826	$94,059	0.46
Administrative & Waste Services	2,252	322	$54,316	0.46
Other Services	1,941	409	$48,120	0.77
Finance & Insurance	1,712	246	$90,607	0.50
Wholesale Trade	1,703	307	$94,778	0.52
Educational Services	1,318	130	$60,176	0.76
Management of Companies	926	121	$98,035	0.66
Real Estate	876	176	$56,188	0.67
Arts & Entertainment	848	81	$18,880	0.60
Information & Technology	563	188	$81,142	0.36
Utilities	120	8	$121,588	0.38

Colleges & Universities in Iowa City

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
University of Iowa	Public · Graduate	32,773	84.7%	$10,964	$32,927
PCI Academy-Iowa City	Private For-Profit · Associate	137	—	—	—

Hospitals in Iowa City

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	Yes	(319) 338-0581
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(319) 339-0300
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINICS	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(319) 356-1616

Schools in Iowa City

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Iowa City High School	High	1,599	105	15.2:1
West Senior High School	High	1,503	95	15.8:1
Southeast Junior High School	Middle	812	54	15.0:1
Weber Elementary	Elementary	586	42	14.0:1
Herbert Hoover Elementary School	Elementary	504	38	13.3:1
Ernest Horn Elementary School	Elementary	442	35	12.6:1
Grant Wood Elementary School	Elementary	391	35	11.2:1
Helen Lemme Elementary School	Elementary	391	24	16.3:1
Longfellow Elementary School	Elementary	385	31	12.4:1
Alexander Elementary	Elementary	345	30	11.5:1
Robert Lucas Elementary School	Elementary	285	24	11.9:1
Mark Twain Elementary	Elementary	246	24	10.3:1
Lincoln Elementary School	Elementary	223	15	14.9:1
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School	Elementary	214	17	12.6:1
Horace Mann Elementary School	Elementary	213	16	13.3:1
ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program	Other	199	18	11.1:1

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Radio Stations near Iowa City

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KRUI-FM (College Radio)	alternative, college	MP3 320 kbps
KRUI 89.7FM	—	MP3 320 kbps
100.7 KKRQ The Fox	classic rock	AAC
IOWA PBR	—	MP3 128 kbps
AM 800 KXIC	news, talk	AAC
News Radio 600 WMT	news, talk	AAC

Campgrounds Near Iowa City

13 campgrounds found near Iowa City.

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
Blanchard Island Recreation Area	4.4/5	1	$14
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 Iowa City

13 national parks and monuments found near Iowa City.

Park	Type	Fee
Backbone State Park	State Park	Free
Cedar Rock	State Park	Free
Delabar State Park	State Park	Free
Geode State Park	State Park	Free
George Wyth State Park	State Park	Free
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Darling State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Macbride State Park	State Park	Free
Maquoketa Caves State Park	State Park	Free
Palisades-Kepler State Park	State Park	Free
Wapsipinicon State Park	State Park	Free
Wildcat Den State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Iowa City

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	71,520	$41,410
2015	73,595	$42,375
2017	75,900	$45,991
2019	76,052	$49,075
2021	74,596	$51,925
2023	76,111	$57,533

Museums in Iowa City

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FELIX ADLER CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		3196256255	$1,294,456
HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL	GENERAL MUSEUM		3196435301	$780,560
KALONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	715 D AVENUE	3196562519	$280,502
JOHNSON COUNTY HERITAGE TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5 STURGIS DRIVE SUITE 1250	3193387030	$179,064
IOWA AVIATION MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6413437184	$170,863
JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3193580196	$170,863
JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	860 QUARRY ROAD	3193515738	$170,863
ST PETER AND PAUL HISTORICAL FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		3196242223	$34,116
ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUM OF IOWA	GENERAL MUSEUM	840 QUARRY RD	3193543310
ELY COMMUNITY HISTORY SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1695 DOWS ST	3198484963
HERBERT HOOVER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3196432541
HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
HISTORICAL KEYBOARD SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IOWA CITY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
IOWA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
MENNONITE MUSEUM ARCHIVES	GENERAL MUSEUM		3196563232
MIDWESTERN HISTORICAL KEYBOARD SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD BRICK EPISCOPAL LUTHERAN	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193512626
OLD CAPITOL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RIVERSIDE HISTORY CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM
SAND PRAIRIE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ST BRIDGET'S NOLAN SETTLEMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 BARRINGTON PLACE
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3193353916
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193841031
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS MEDICAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		3193351727
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		3193350481

Libraries in Iowa City

Name	Address	Annual Visits
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	123 S LINN ST	710,595
CORALVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1401 5TH ST	233,657
NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	520 W CHERRY ST	153,856
SOLON PUBLIC LIBRARY	320 W MAIN ST	82,466
KALONA PUBLIC LIBRARY	510 C AVE	38,569
ELY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1595 DOWS ST	27,349
WEST BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY	300 NDOWNEY ST	26,765
SPRINGMIER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	311 W MARENGO RD	6,200
SWISHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	72 2ND ST	3,662

Farmers Markets in Iowa City

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Coralville Farmers' Market	1513 7th St	05/06/2019 to 10/07/2019	Mon: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Ely Farmers Market	1570 Rowley St.	May 5, 2012 to Oct 6, 2012	Tue:4:00 PM - 6:30 PM;Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Ely Farmers Market	1595 Dows St.	November to March	Sat:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM;		Visit
Iowa City Farmers Market	220 S. Gilbert St.	05/04/2016 to 10/29/2016	Wed: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Punta Gorda Downtown Farmers Market	460 E. Washington St.				Visit
The Iowa City Mercer Park Farmers Market	1317 Dover Street	05/31/2016 to 08/30/2016	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Iowa City

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Hampton Inn Iowa City/University Area

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

Hilton hotelVetro Iowa City

Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hyatt Place Iowa City/Downtown

Iowa House Hotel

Marriott Element Iowa City

Travelodge

Restaurants in Iowa City

57 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 Dogs Pub

Banditos

Baroncini

Basta

Black's Gold Grill

Blackstone

Bubble Pop

Buffalo Wild Wings

Cactus 3

Carlos O'Kellys

Casa Tequila

China Star

Formosa Sushi Bar

Gumby's Pizza

Hamburg Inn No. 2

Hoja

Ichibon

India Cafe

Iowa Chop House

Island Vybz Rasta-rant

Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack

LA Wine Bar

Long Xing

Los Agaves

Mesa 503

Mexico Lindo

Noodles & Company

Oasis

Oryza Asian Cuisine & Bar

Oyama Sushi

Pancheros Mexican Grill

Perez Family Tacos

Pizza Hut

Pizza Ranch

Pop's Barbeque

Quinton's Bar & Deli

Rapid Creek Cidery

Red Ginger

Saigon's Corner

Seoul Grill

Shorts Burger & Shine

Shorts Burgers Eastside

Soseki

St. Burch Tavern

Taco Loco

Taste of China

Thai Flavors

Thai Spice

The Bluebird Diner

The Dandy Lion

Touchdown Wings

Trumpet Blossom Cafe

Uncle Sun

Village Inn

Vue Rooftop

Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon

Zio Johno's

Cafes in Iowa City

20 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deluxe Cakes and Pastries

Devlin Family Cafe

Fair Grounds

Fire Up Late Night Grill

Food For Thought Cafe

Heirloom Salad Company

Java House

Java House Coffee

Midnight Coffee

Nodo Coffee, Carry-Out & Catering

Pat's Diner

Pat's Too

Power Cafe

River Room Cafe

Starbucks

T'spoons

The Encounter Cafe

The Java House

Cinemas in Iowa City

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FilmScene

FilmScene at The Chauncey

Marcus Sycamore Cinema

Theatres in Iowa City

6 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Englert Theatre

Hancher Auditorium

Riverside Festival Stage

Riverside Theatre

Shambaugh Auditorium

Theatre Building

Monuments in Iowa City

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herky

Rose Garden

Clinics in Iowa City

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Emma Goldman Clinic

Iowa City Family Practice Center

Mercy Towncrest Internal Medicine

Planned Parenthood - Iowa City Helath Center

UI Quick Care Sycamore

UI QuickCare

UI Urgent Care Scott Blvd

US #723280008

Westlawn - Student Health Services

Dentists in Iowa City

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawkeye Family Dental

Jones & Zirker Famly Dentistry

Kimball & Beecher Family Dentistry

Mergen Orthodontics

Moreland-Bender Dental Associates

Periodontal Associates

River City Dental Care

Veterinaries in Iowa City

6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Pets Veterinary Clinic

Bright Eyes Bushy Tails Vetrinary

Cat Clinic of Iowa City

Eastside Pet Clinic

US #836223916

Veterinary Associates

Bus Stations in Iowa City

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Court Street Transportation Center

Gas Stations in Iowa City

21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoco

Casey's

Casey's General Store

Dan's Short Stop

Hy-Vee Gas

Kum & Go

Kum and Go

Kwik Star

L&M Mighty Shop

Maverik

Mobile 1 Lube Express

Phillips 66

Sinclair

Banks in Iowa City

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chase Bank

GreenState Credit Union

Hills Bank & Trust Company

Hills Bank and Trust

Hills Bank and Trust Company

MidWestOne Bank

Two Rivers Bank & Trust

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Iowa City

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eastdale Plaza

University Capitol Center

Gyms in Iowa City

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

Defy Trampoline Park

Hothouse Yoga

Iowa Gym-Nest

Muddy Feet Hot Yoga

Planet Fitness

Golf Courses in Iowa City

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hi Point Golf Course

Pleasant Valley Golf Course

Breweries in Iowa City

Name	Type	Address	Phone
Kalona Brewing Company	Gastropub and Brewery	405 B Ave	3196563335
Keystone Liquor & Wine	Liquor Store and Brewery	515 2nd St
Sutliff Bar & Grill	Bars, American Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries, Taverns	5546 130th St N E	3196242204
Sutliff Cider Company	Distillery and Brewery	382 Sutliff Rd

Ski Resorts Near Iowa City

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

Nursing Homes in Iowa City

3 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BRIARWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER 605 GREENWOOD DRIVE	For profit - Individual	64	63	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	3193387912
OAKNOLL RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1 OAKNOLL CT	Non profit - Corporation	58	47	5/5	—	5/5	5/5	3193511720
IOWA CITY REHAB & HEALTH CARE 3661 ROCHESTER AVENUE	For profit - Corporation	89	63	2/5	—	4/5	3/5	3193517460

Pharmacies in Iowa City

17 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ACCREDO HEALTH GROUP	2415 HEINZ ROAD	319-354-7844
CVS - 8539	201 SOUTH CLINTON STREET	319-358-6462
CVS - 8547	2425 MUSCATINE AVENUE	319-358-1056
GENERAL HOSPITAL AMBULATORY CARE PHARMACY	200 HAWKINS DRIVE	319-384-6800
HARTIG DRUG	701 MORMON TREK BOULEVARD	319-338-5778
HY-VEE	310 NORTH 1ST AVENUE	319-351-2921
HY-VEE	1201 NORTH DODGE STREET	319-337-6310
HY-VEE	812 SOUTH 1ST AVENUE	319-337-4279
HY-VEE	1720 WATERFRONT DRIVE	319-354-7121
IOWA CITY VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY	601 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 6 WEST	319-338-0581
KMART	901 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD	319-351-1768
MERCY IOWA CITY	500 EAST MARKET STREET	319-339-3637
PHARMACY MATTERS	230 SCOTT COURT	319-337-2492
TOWNCREST PHARMACY	2306 MUSCATINE AVENUE	319-337-3526
WAL-MART - 1721	1001 STATE HIGHWAY 1 WEST	319-337-8862
WALGREENS - 5077	2214 MUSCATINE AVENUE	319-354-2670
WESTLAWN PHARMACY	4189 WESTLAWN	319-335-9200

EV Charging Stations in Iowa City

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger	1103 North Dodge Street	Tesla		8	TESLA	public
Iowa City Kum and Go	731 South Riverside Drive	SHELL_RECHARGE		2	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
Billion Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Iowa City	2733 MORMAN TREK	EV Connect		1	J1772COMBO	public
PHILLIPS 66 STATION 1	2580 Moss Ridge Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
PHILLIPS 66 STATION 2	2590 Moss Ridge Rd	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
1705 S First Ave Iowa City IA 52245	1705 S First Ave	EV Connect	4		J1772	public
Audi Iowa City	809 Hwy 1W	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
Carousel Nissan	817 Highway 1 W	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Carousel Nissan	817 Highway 1 W	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
HY VEE IOWA CITY 3 N	1109 St Clement St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Iowa City	3800 Napoleon Ln	AMPUP	2		J1772	public
IOWA CITY PRKNG CAPITAL STREET	201 S Clinton Street	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
IOWA CITY PRKNG COURT STREET	150 E Court St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
IOWA CITY PRKNG DUBUQUE RAMP	220 S Dubuque St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
IOWA CITY PRKNG HARRISON 1	175 East Harrison St	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
IOWA CITY PRKNG SWAN RAMP	415 E Washington St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
IOWA CITY PRKNG TOWER PLACE	335 Iowa Ave	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Johnson County	913 S Dubuque St	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
Johnson County	855 S Dubuque St	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
MVD - Clock Tower	Clock Tower	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
MVD - Clock Tower 2	Clock Tower	Non-Networked			NEMA1450	private
Pearson Iowa City stations location	2510 N. Dodge Street	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA HOSPITAL RAMP 3	800 Evashevski Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA LOT 55 A	229 N Riverside Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA LOT 55 B	229 N Riverside Dr	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA N. CAMPUS RAMP	340 N Madison St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA NEWTON RD RAMP1	360 Newton Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA NEWTON RD RAMP2	426 Newton Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA NEWTON RD RAMP3	360 Newton Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA NEWTON RD RAMP4	360 Newton Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA NEWTON RD RAMP5	360 Newton Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA SMOA 1	160 W Burlington St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
UIOWA SMOA 2	160 W Burlington St	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
Van Meter Inc	470 Ruppert Rd	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Iowa City

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
4720 500TH STREET	TOWER	99
2292 125th Street	TOWER	81
4377 120TH STREET NE	TOWER	81
2968 GREENCASTLE AVENUE NW	TOWER	73
3724 540TH STREET SW	TOWER	61
3928 White Oak Avenue SE	TOWER	61
1237 MAREK ROAD	TOWER	46
4127 MAIER AVENUE SW	TOWER	42

Fire Stations in Iowa City

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Iowa City Fire Department	410 E Washington ST	Career			319-356-5260
Procter & Gamble Emergency Response Team	2200 Lower Muscatine RD	Volunteer			319-339-2162

Power Plants Near Iowa City

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA MAIN POWER PLANT	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; NATURAL GAS INTERNAL COMB	221112	-91.5	OP

Bridges in Iowa City

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1957	33	27,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1957	324	27,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1997	37	14,992	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1990	479	14,383	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1972	83	14,025	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1932	61	13,500	F
Arch (Thru)	Concrete	2018	444	12,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1969	355	10,950	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete continuous	1915	342	10,950	P
Slab	Concrete continuous	1967	128	9,800	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1972	40	9,524	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	240	9,350	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1962	256	9,350	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1979	43	7,256	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1984	28	7,143	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2014	58	6,667	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2009	396	6,000	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete continuous	1916	315	5,400	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1957	29	5,300	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2003	26	4,858	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1935	62	4,693	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1970	194	4,688	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1999	171	4,651	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1962	226	4,310	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	240	3,750	F
Frame	Concrete	1953	56	3,650	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1976	23	3,330	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2019	45	2,850	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1963	240	2,750	F
Slab	Concrete	1910	34	2,487	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2006	39	2,410	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1930	32	2,356	P
Culvert	Concrete	1911	21	2,176	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Concrete	1957	22	2,105	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1971	23	2,048	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1975	154	1,970	F
Frame	Concrete	1971	181	1,940	F
Slab	Concrete	1958	22	1,802	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2020	40	1,664	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	78	1,480	F
Culvert	Concrete	1935	28	1,082	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1993	23	980	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1976	23	760	F
Slab	Concrete	2005	43	754	G
Culvert	Concrete	1910	28	754	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	58	734	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2019	58	490	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1950	44	490	P
Culvert	Concrete	1935	65	449	P
Slab	Concrete	1997	27	377	F
Frame	Concrete	1957	22	341	P
Frame	Concrete	1957	22	330	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	45	234	P
Slab	Concrete	2022	34	158	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1930	35	133	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1977	78	130	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2003	23	66	G
Culvert	Concrete	1998	21	40	G

Correctional Facilities in Iowa City

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
JOHNSON COUNTY JAIL	511 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET	COUNTY	63	92	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Iowa City

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
LOPAREX, INC	2000 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD	JOHNSON

Airports Near Iowa City

34 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
The Eastern Iowa Airport	CID	Medium Airport
Ainsworth Airport	—	Small Airport
Amana Airport	—	Small Airport
Bartlett Field	—	Small Airport
Bellevue Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Chain Lakes Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fairfield Municipal Airport	FFL	Small Airport
Green Castle Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannen Airport	—	Small Airport
Iowa City Municipal Airport	IOW	Small Airport
Lerchs Airport	—	Small Airport
Maas Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Marine Farms Field	—	Small Airport
Marion Airport	—	Small Airport
Mathews Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Mc Bride Field	—	Small Airport
Meyer Agri-Air Van Horne Airport	—	Small Airport
Middlekoop Airport	—	Small Airport
Monticello Regional Airport	MXO	Small Airport
Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport	MPZ	Small Airport
Muscatine Municipal Airport	MUT	Small Airport
Pfeifer Field	—	Small Airport
Picayune Airport	—	Small Airport
Port Paradise Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
R S Auto Airport	—	Small Airport
Rich Field	—	Small Airport
Ritter Field	—	Small Airport
Sharar Field	—	Small Airport
Village Oaks Airport	—	Small Airport
Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark	—	Small Airport
Walker Field	—	Small Airport
Washington Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
White Pigeon Airport	—	Small Airport
Workman Airfield	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Iowa City

10 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Coralville Police Department	1503 5th Street
Iowa City Police Department	410 East Washington Street
Johnson County Sheriffs Office	511 South Capitol Street
North Liberty Police Department	340 North Main Street
North Liberty Police Department	340 North Main Street
University Heights Police Station	1302 Melrose Avenue
University Heights Police Station	1302 Melrose Avenue
University of Iowa Police	200 South Capitol Street
West Branch Police Department
West Branch Police Department

Grocery Stores in Iowa City

39 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Acapulco Mexican Bakery	Convenience Store	1937 Keokuk St
Asia Plus	Convenience Store	201 S Clinton St
Bread Garden Market	Other	225 S Linn St
CASEY'S 3322	Convenience Store	1904 Broadway St
CASEY'S 3858	Convenience Store	370 Scott Ct
Casey's 4369	Convenience Store	206 E Benton St
CASEY'S 4589	Convenience Store	2790 N Dodge St
Casey's General Store 2761	Convenience Store	204 N Dubuque St
CVS Pharmacy 8539	Other	201 S Clinton St
CVS Pharmacy 8547	Other	2425 Muscatine Ave
Dollar Tree 2239	Other	1646 1/2 Sycamore St
El Paso Tienda Y Taqueria Inc	Grocery Store	609 Hollywood Blvd
Euro Food	Convenience Store	1210 S Gilbert St
Fareway Stores Inc. 034	Super Store	2765 Commerce Dr
Field To Family Online Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	1049 US-6
Gm Mart	Convenience Store	2601 Highway 6 E
Hawks Mighty Mart	Convenience Store	504 E Burlington St
Hy-Vee Drugstore 7042	Super Store	310 N 1st Ave
Hy-Vee Food and Drugstore 1285	Super Store	812 S 1st Ave
Hy-Vee Food Store 1281	Super Store	1720 Waterfront Dr
Hy-Vee Food Store 1288	Super Store	1125 N Dodge St
Hy-Vee Gas 1288	Convenience Store	1103 N Dodge St
Hy-Vee Gas 5281	Convenience Store	260 Stevens Dr
Iowa City African And Oriental Market	Grocery Store	959 Highway 6 E
Iowa City Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	410 E Washington St
Iowa City Halal Food & Grocery halal1	Grocery Store	1806 Boyrum St
Johns Grocery Inc	Convenience Store	401 E Market St
Kwik Star 1142	Convenience Store	1907 Keokuk St
Maverik 5075	Convenience Store	323 E Burlington St
Maverik 5280	Convenience Store	513 S Riverside Dr
Maverik 5336	Convenience Store	2303 Muscatine
Maverik 5395	Convenience Store	1310 S Gilbert St
New Pioneer Cooperative Society 1	Super Store	22 S Van Buren St
Papa Murphy's Pizza IA002	Specialty Store	2300 Muscatine Ave
Target Store T3374	Super Store	113 E Washington St
Thoma's Meat Market	Specialty Store	1331 Muscatine Ave
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Market U141	Supermarket	1404 S Gilbert St
Walgreens 5077	Other	2214 Muscatine Ave
World Food Market	Other	1705 S 1st Ave

Treatment Centers in Iowa City

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Abbe Ctr for Comm Mental Health	Both	319-398-3562
Chatham Oaks RCF	Mental Health	319-887-2701
Community and Family Resources - Iowa City/GuideLink Center	Substance Abuse	319-688-8000
Community and Family Resources - Iowa City/Southgate Avenue	Substance Abuse	319-351-4357
Community and Family Resources - Iowa City/Synchrony Services	Substance Abuse	319-351-4357
Psychiatric Associates	Mental Health	319-356-6352

DOL Wage Violations in Iowa City

68 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $694,244 in back wages owed to 1,317 employees.

Violations

$694,244

Back Wages Owed

1,317

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
TM1 Stop, LLC.	SIGNIFICANT	—	52240	—	1	$211,120	$318	663
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS AND CLINICS [OSHA]	—	—	52242	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	1	$95,352	$1,059	90
Los Portales	—	—	52240	—	1	$72,810	$3,034	24
Superior Care	—	—	52240	—	1	$47,873	$1,995	24
The Airliner Bar	—	—	52240	—	1	$27,260	$293	93
Greenwood Manor	—	—	52246	—	1	$24,321	$2,211	11
C E C Communications Engineering	—	—	52242	—	1	$22,572	$868	26
Cactus Mexican Grill & Cantina	—	—	52240	—	1	$19,016	$613	31
Cactus Mexican Restaurant & Cantina	—	—	52240	—	1	$16,984	$1,062	16
Blackstone	—	—	52245	—	1	$15,489	$7,745	2
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante	—	—	52240	—	1	$15,087	$1,509	10
PRN Staffing	—	—	52246	—	1	$12,677	$845	15
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA [OSHA]	—	—	52242	Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	3	$12,301	$559	22
Sharpless Auctions	—	—	52240	—	1	$10,339	$492	21
Dodge Street Tire	—	Stellantis	52245	—	1	$8,543	$1,709	5
El Ranchero	—	—	52240	—	1	$7,046	$705	10
Iowa City Rehab & Health Care	—	—	52245	—	1	$7,023	$281	25
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack	—	—	52240	—	1	$6,853	$6,853	1
Tomlinson-Cannon Seamless	—	—	52240	—	1	$6,482	$309	21
Kids Depot of Iowa City	—	—	52245	—	1	$4,228	$384	11
Wig and Pen Pizza Pub	—	—	52246	—	1	$3,931	$3,931	1
Graduate Hotel Iowa City	—	—	52240	—	1	$3,250	$1,625	2
Days Inn	—	Wyndham Hotels	52241	—	1	$3,188	$455	7
Softec Solutions	—	—	52244	—	1	$3,062	$612	5
BARTEN BUILDING SERVICES, INC.	—	—	52240	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	1	$2,884	$481	6
Salvation Army Retail Store	—	—	52240	—	1	$2,600	$1,300	2
Pediatrics Assoc of IA City & Coralville,LLP	—	—	52245	—	1	$2,594	$162	16
Southeast Iowa Ambulance	—	—	52240	—	1	$2,402	$300	8
MCCOMAS-LACINA CONSTRUCTION [OSHA]	—	McComas-Lacina Construction L.C.	52240	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	1	$2,269	$454	5
Ahrens Concrete Finishers, Inc.	—	—	52240	—	1	$2,198	$1,099	2
Good Shepherd Center	—	—	52246	—	1	$2,169	$542	4
University of Iowa, College of Medicine	—	—	52246	—	1	$1,910	$1,910	1
Rock Tenn Co.	—	—	52240	—	1	$1,655	$118	14
Agile Infrastructure	—	—	52242	—	1	$1,500	$750	2
CFA Staffing	—	—	52240	—	1	$1,439	$90	16
Sheraton	—	—	52240	—	1	$1,383	$461	3
The Java House	—	—	52244	—	1	$1,346	$449	3
Iowa City Dermatology	—	—	52245	—	1	$1,220	$610	2
Takanami LLC	—	—	52240	—	1	$1,106	$276	4
Vitos	—	—	52240	—	1	$1,019	$1,019	1
The Brown Bottle	—	—	52240	—	1	$885	$295	3
Pyramid Services	—	—	52240	—	1	$654	$654	1
Oaknoll Retirement Residence	—	—	52240	—	1	$592	$118	5
Sueppel's Siding & Remodeling	—	—	52245	—	1	$591	$148	4
Old Capitol Cab	—	—	52244	—	1	$528	$132	4
MopedU	—	—	52240	—	1	$432	$108	4
Subway (New Age Restaurants, Inc.)	—	Subway	52240	—	1	$417	$417	1
Goodwill of the Heartland	—	Goodwill of the Heartland	52240	—	1	$401	$100	4
Vine Tavern and Eatery	—	—	52240	—	1	$347	$43	8
Subway	—	Subway	52245	—	1	$326	$326	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iowa City

62 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AL-IMAN CENTER OF IOWA INC	1812 W BENTON ST
BAPTIZED BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CHURCH INC	2801 WAYNE AVE
BE PORN FREE MINISTRY	936 WESTSIDE DR
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS	623 FAIRCHILD ST
CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF IOWA CITY INC	420 E JEFFERSON ST
CHINESE EVANGELICAL CHURCH IN IOWA CITY	2611 WALDEN RD
CHRISTIAN CULTURE COMMUNITY	1035 WADE ST
CLARITY IN ACTION MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 43
CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST	30 N CLINTON ST
DO GOOD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS	1011 ARTHUR ST
ENFLESHED	308 E BURLINGTON ST 220
ENIHAKOLE MINISTRIES	2809 E COURT ST
ESCUCHA MI VOZ IOWA CATHOLIC WORKER	113 S JOHNSON ST
EUROPEAN AMERICAN LUTHERAN ASSOCIATION INC	PO BOX 3167
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	325 MORMON TREK BLVD
FAMILY CHURCH IOWA CITY	3980 POWESHIEK ST SE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF IOWA CITY	500 N CLINTON ST
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	214 E JEFFERSON ST
GENEVA CAMPUS MINISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA	500 N CLINTON ST
GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH	123 E MARKET ST
GLORY TABERNACLE MINISTRIES	1715 MORMON TREK BLVD
HARVEST PRESERVE FOUNDATION INC	1645 N SCOTT BLVD
HIGH POINT CITY CHURCH	PO BOX 9
HISPANIC CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	2100 S SCOTT BLVD TRLR 45
HOLY JERUSALEM PENTECOST CHURCH HJPC	3310 E WASHINGTON ST
IGLESIA INTERNACIONAL CASA DEL REY INC	256 PADDOCK CIR
IOWA CITY AREA CRIMESTOPPERS	PO BOX 3243
IOWA CITY FOURSQUARE CHURCH	821 WALNUT ST
JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE CORRIDOR	20 BRUNSWICK CT
KING OF GLORY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH	921 3RD AVE
KINGDOM APOSTOLIC COMMUNITY WORSHIP CENTER	611 SOUTHGATE AVE
KOREAN-LATIN AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION	48 LAREDO CT
LOGIC KINGDOM EDUCATION	136 S DUBUQUE ST
LUTHERAN CAMPUS COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IOWA	109 E MARKET ST
MISION CRISTIANA ELIM IOWA	79 THISTLE CT
NEIGHBORS	PO BOX 532
NEW CREATIONS INTERNATIONAL	921 3RD AVE
NEW LIFE APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES	1011 ARTHUR ST
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA	1700 S 1ST AVE STE 23
ONE ANCIENT HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	500 N CLINTON ST
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP INC	260 HUMMINGBIRD LN
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	2301 E COURT ST
PARKVIEW EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH	15 FOSTER RD
RED SHAMROCK FOUNDATION	698 THUNDER GULCH RD
REGINA CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTER	2140 ROCHESTER AVE
SACRED COLLECTIVE	213 N LINN ST
SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHAPEL & UNIVERSITY CENTER	404 E JEFFERSON ST
SECOND BAPTIST MINISTRIES INC	9 ANDREA CT
SION BLESSING MINISTRIES	2661 INDIGO CT
SOUTHEASTERN IOWA SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN	2635 NORTHGATE DR
ST MARYS CHURCH	302 E JEFFERSON ST
ST PATRICKS CHURCH	4330 ST PATRICKS DR
ST RAPHAEL OF BROOKLYN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH	722 E COLLEGE ST
ST WENCESLAUS CHURCH OF IOWA CITY ST WENCESLAUS IOWA 331	618 E DAVENPORT ST
THE CHURCH IN IOWA CITY	PO BOX 2484
THE RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH	3001 MUSCATINE AVE
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH	320 E COLLEGE ST
ULTRA MOOD BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION	100 CARDIFF CIR
UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA	500 N CLINTON ST
UNITED CHRISTIAN BIBLE CHAPEL & BIBLE COLLEGE	PO BOX 857
VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL	2122 ACT CIR
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH	310 N JOHNSON ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa City

What is the population of Iowa City?

Iowa City has a population of 75,264 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 2,922 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Iowa City expensive to live in?

Iowa City 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 $57,533, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $273,600 (3% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Iowa City safe?

Iowa City is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 216 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,618 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Iowa City receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Iowa City?

Iowa City has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Iowa City?

The job market in Iowa City is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,238. There are 5,140 business establishments in the area, including 448 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 11.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Iowa City?

The median home value in Iowa City is $273,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $292,103. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,094. Fair market rent is $709 for a 1-bedroom and $919 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 46.3%. The average annual property tax is $6,982.

How are the schools in Iowa City?

Schools in Iowa City score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 60.7% of adults in Iowa City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 29.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Iowa City?

The obesity rate in Iowa City is 34.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.5% of adults are smokers. 20.9% are physically inactive. 20.7% of residents report depression. 7.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 89.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:521.

What is transportation like in Iowa City?

The average commute in Iowa City is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 56% of workers drive alone to work, 6.7% use public transit, and 11.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Iowa City?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa City is 75.1% White, 8.4% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino. 80.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.1% speak Spanish. 3.5% of the population are military veterans. 9.6% of residents have a disability. 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

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