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Population (year 2000): 120,758. Estimated population in July 2005: 123,119 (+2.0% change)
Males: 58,833 (48.7%), Females: 61,925 (51.3%)
Linn County
Zip codes: 52401, 52402, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52411.
Median resident age: 34.7 years
Median household income: $43,704 (year 2000)
Median house value: $95,200 (year 2000)
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Races in Cedar Rapids:
- White Non-Hispanic (90.9%)
- Black (3.7%)
- Two or more races (1.8%)
- Hispanic (1.7%)
- American Indian (0.7%)
- Asian Indian (0.7%)
- Other race (0.6%)
Ancestries: German (35.4%), Irish (17.1%), English (9.4%), Czech (7.8%), United States (5.5%), Norwegian (5.1%).
Elevation: 727 feet
Land area: 63.1 square miles
For population 25 years and over in Cedar Rapids
- High school or higher: 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
- Unemployed: 4.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 16.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Cedar Rapids city
- Never married: 27.6%
- Now married: 53.9%
- Separated: 1.2%
- Widowed: 6.4%
- Divorced: 10.8%
3.3% Foreign born (1.7% Asia, 0.7% Europe, 0.6% Latin America).
Population change in the 1990s: +11,647 (+10.7%).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (173.5 miles , pop. 208,054).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (274.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Hiawatha, IA (4.3 miles ), Robins, IA (6.2 miles ), Marion, IA (6.4 miles ), Fairfax, IA (8.8 miles ), Shueyville, IA (9.4 miles ), Ely, IA (9.5 miles ), Bertram, IA (9.5 miles ), Swisher, IA (9.7 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1996: 320 buildings, average cost: $99,400
- 1997: 332 buildings, average cost: $99,200
- 1998: 367 buildings, average cost: $96,200
- 1999: 375 buildings, average cost: $97,400
- 2000: 349 buildings, average cost: $121,500
- 2001: 363 buildings, average cost: $121,900
- 2002: 380 buildings, average cost: $102,000
- 2003: 379 buildings, average cost: $102,200
- 2004: 383 buildings, average cost: $100,700
- 2005: 351 buildings, average cost: $108,500
Latitude: 41.98 N, Longitude: 91.67 W
Area code: 319
Detailed articles:
- Cedar Rapids: Introduction
- Cedar Rapids Basic Facts
- Cedar Rapids: Communications
- Cedar Rapids: Convention Facilities
- Cedar Rapids: Economy
- Cedar Rapids: Education and Research
- Cedar Rapids: Geography and Climate
- Cedar Rapids: Health Care
- Cedar Rapids: History
- Cedar Rapids: Municipal Government
- Cedar Rapids: Population Profile
- Cedar Rapids: Recreation
- Cedar Rapids: Transportation
Cedar Rapids, Iowa business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (18.1%), Manufacturing (17.8%), Retail trade (12.5%).
Daytime population change due to commuting: +27,493 (+22.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 51,350 (80.6%)
Crime in Cedar Rapids by Year |
| Type |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
| Murders |
4 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
| per 100,000 |
3.3 |
0.8 |
2.5 |
1.7 |
3.3 |
0.0 |
| Rapes |
47 |
35 |
57 |
57 |
46 |
41 |
| per 100,000 |
38.9 |
29.0 |
47.2 |
47.2 |
38.1 |
34.0 |
| Robberies |
101 |
95 |
99 |
104 |
100 |
83 |
| per 100,000 |
83.6 |
78.7 |
82.0 |
86.1 |
82.8 |
68.7 |
| Assaults |
227 |
219 |
248 |
267 |
237 |
247 |
| per 100,000 |
188.0 |
181.4 |
205.4 |
221.1 |
196.3 |
204.5 |
| Burglaries |
1,084 |
1,027 |
1,318 |
1,111 |
1,110 |
1,348 |
| per 100,000 |
897.7 |
850.5 |
1091.4 |
920.0 |
919.2 |
1116.3 |
| Thefts |
5,237 |
4,537 |
5,381 |
5,387 |
5,046 |
5,020 |
| per 100,000 |
4336.8 |
3757.1 |
4456.0 |
4461.0 |
4178.6 |
4157.1 |
| Auto thefts |
324 |
331 |
367 |
305 |
300 |
316 |
| per 100,000 |
268.3 |
274.1 |
303.9 |
252.6 |
248.4 |
261.7 |
| Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) |
339.3 |
304.0 |
366.0 |
353.6 |
334.0 |
340.5 |
Average climate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Cedar Rapids-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 116% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/30/1954, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.8 miles away from the Cedar Rapids city center .
On 3/13/1990, a category 4 tornado 24.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
Birthplace of: Ashton Kutcher - (born 1978), actor, Elijah Wood - (born 1981), actor, Aaron Kampman - 2005 NFL player (Green Bay Packers, born: Nov 30, 1979), Cal Eldred - 2005 Major League Baseball player (St. Louis Cardinals, born: Nov 24, 1967), Dedric Ward - 2005 NFL player (Dallas Cowboys, born: Sep 29, 1974), Wes Obermueller - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Milwaukee Brewers, born: Dec 22, 1976), Chris Horn - Busch series NASCAR driver (born: Nov 11, 1973), Dave Rummells - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 1/26/58), Brent Wilson - College basketball player (Albany Great Danes), David Kummer - College basketball player (Denver Pioneers).
Main business address for: MCLEODUSA INC (RADIO TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS), POLAR MOLECULAR HOLDING CORP (MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS), ROCKWELL COLLINS INC (AIRCRAFT PART & AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT, NEC), MACC PRIVATE EQUITIES INC, INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT CO (ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED), UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO (FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE).
Hospitals/medical centers in Cedar Rapids:
- MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (701 10TH ST SE)
- ST LUKES HOSPITAL (1026 A AVE NE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Cedar Rapids:
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINIC (about 24 miles; IOWA CITY, IA)
- MERCY HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; IOWA CITY, IA)
- VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; VINTON, IA)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Cedar Rapids:
- THE EASTERN IOWA (about 8 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; ID: CID)
- WATERLOO MUNI (about 64 miles; WATERLOO, IA; ID: ALO)
- DUBUQUE REGIONAL (about 73 miles; DUBUQUE, IA; ID: DBQ)
Other public-use airports nearest to Cedar Rapids:
- MARION (about 11 miles; MARION, IA; ID: C17)
- AMANA (about 20 miles; AMANA, IA; ID: C11)
- IOWA CITY MUNI (about 26 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; ID: IOW)
Local government website: www.cedar-rapids.org
Local government employment and payroll (March 2002) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other and Unallocable |
77 |
$233,599 |
$36,405 |
10 |
$13,961 |
| Natural Resources |
19 |
$62,913 |
$39,734 |
0 |
$0 |
| Housing and Community Development(Local) |
16 |
$55,733 |
$41,799 |
0 |
$0 |
| Parks and Recreation |
81 |
$282,022 |
$41,781 |
84 |
$20,048 |
| Sewerage |
102 |
$368,569 |
$43,361 |
0 |
$0 |
| Solid Waste Management |
52 |
$145,861 |
$33,660 |
11 |
$17,132 |
| Health |
10 |
$31,166 |
$37,399 |
0 |
$0 |
| Airports |
44 |
$172,205 |
$46,965 |
0 |
$0 |
| Streets and Highways |
141 |
$534,260 |
$45,468 |
0 |
$0 |
| Fire - Other |
9 |
$30,923 |
$41,230 |
0 |
$0 |
| Firefighters |
142 |
$534,298 |
$45,151 |
0 |
$0 |
| Police - Other |
62 |
$180,131 |
$34,864 |
4 |
$2,794 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
195 |
$791,370 |
$48,699 |
0 |
$0 |
| Judicial and Legal |
6 |
$30,024 |
$60,048 |
0 |
$0 |
| Other Government Administration |
115 |
$464,300 |
$48,448 |
0 |
$0 |
| Financial Administration |
18 |
$78,949 |
$52,632 |
0 |
$0 |
| Local Libraries |
36 |
$144,550 |
$48,183 |
51 |
$65,116 |
| Transit |
65 |
$202,222 |
$37,333 |
6 |
$9,345 |
| Water Supply |
111 |
$408,944 |
$44,210 |
0 |
$0 |
| Totals for Government |
1301 |
$4,752,039 |
$43,831 |
166 |
$128,396 |
Colleges/Universities in Cedar Rapids:
- KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 7,991; Location: 6301 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW; Public; Website: www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us)
- COE COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 1,202; Location: 1220 FIRST AVE NE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.coe.edu; Offers Master's degree)
- MOUNT MERCY COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 1,071; Location: 1330 ELMHURST DR NE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.mtmercy.edu)
- HAMILTON COLLEGE-MAIN CAMPUS (FT enrollment: 331; Location: 1924 D ST SW; Private, for-profit)
- CAPRI COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 88; Location: 315 SECOND AVE SE; Private, for-profit; Website: www.capricollege.com)
- ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF RAD TECHN (FT enrollment: 19; Location: 1026 A AVE NE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.isrt.org/mstl.htm)
- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HAIRSTYLING-CEDAR RAPIDS (FT enrollment: 9; Location: 1531 FIRST AVE SE; Private, for-profit; Website: americancollegeofhair.com)
- SAINT LUKES HOSPITAL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (FT enrollment: 6; Location: 1026 A AVE NE; Private, not-for-profit)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Cedar Rapids:
- UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 24 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 56 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
- HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; WATERLOO, IA; FT enrollment: 3,292)
- UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; FAYETTE, IA; FT enrollment: 3,173)
- EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 82 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
- SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
- AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 84 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
Public high schools in Cedar Rapids:
- JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,748; Location: 4545 WENIG RD NE; Grades: 09 - 12)
- THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,614; Location: 1243 20TH ST SW; Grades: 09 - 12)
- GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,539; Location: 2205 FOREST DR SE; Grades: 09 - 12)
- PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,102; Location: 401 76TH AVE SW; Grades: 09 - 12)
- METRO HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 543; Location: 1212 7TH ST SE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high schools in Cedar Rapids:
- XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 702; Location: 6300 42ND ST NE; Grades: 9 - 12)
- CEDAR VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 201; Location: 3636 COTTAGE GROVE AVE; Grades: PK - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in Cedar Rapids:
- HARDING MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 883; Location: 4801 GOLF ST NE; Grades: 06 - 08)
- PRAIRIE MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 875; Location: 401 76TH AVE SW; Grades: 06 - 08)
- MC KINLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 712; Location: 620 10TH ST SE; Grades: 06 - 08)
- TAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 699; Location: 5200 E AVE NW; Grades: 06 - 08)
- FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 658; Location: 300 20TH ST NE; Grades: 06 - 08)
- ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 643; Location: 300 13TH ST NW; Grades: 06 - 08)
- WILSON SCHOOL (Students: 590; Location: 2301 J ST SW; Grades: 02 - 08)
- BOWMAN WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 513; Location: 151 BOYSON RD NE; Grades: KG - 05)
- VIOLA GIBSON ELEMENTARY (Students: 461; Location: 6101 GIBSON DR. NE; Grades: PK - 05)
- PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 457; Location: 401 76TH AVE SW; Grades: KG - 05)
Biggest private primary/middle schools in Cedar Rapids:
- ST PIUS X ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 571; Location: 4901 COUNCIL STREET NE; Grades: PK - 8)
- ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 414; Location: 3700 1ST AVE NW; Grades: PK - 5)
- ALL SAINTS SCHOOL (Students: 409; Location: 720 29TH STREET SE; Grades: PK - 8)
- ST MATTHE SCHOOL (Students: 313; Location: 125 24TH ST N E; Grades: PK - 8)
- TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 313; Location: 1361 7TH AVE SW; Grades: PK - 8)
- ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 260; Location: 1635 LINN MAR DR. NE; Grades: PK - 8)
- ST PATRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 182; Location: 509 A AVENUE NW; Grades: 6 - 8)
- ST LUDMILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 141; Location: 215 21ST AVENUE SW; Grades: PK - 5)
- CEDAR VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 116; Location: 145 TRANSIT WAY SE UNIT 1; Grades: PK - KG)
- J N ANDREWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 22; Location: 2773 LOGGERHEAD RD; Grades: KG - 8)
Library in Cedar Rapids:
- CEDAR RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,319,072; Location: 500 1ST ST SE; 276,064 books; 16,554 audio materials; 12,572 video materials; 239 serial subscriptions)
Notable locations in Cedar Rapids: Twin Pines Golf Course (A), Cedar Rapids (B), Cedar Rapids Country Club (C), Cedar Rapids North Bound Rest Area (D), Cedar Rapids South Bound Rest Area (E), Jones Park Golf Course (F), Ellis Golf Course (G), Elmcrest Country Club (H), Hawkeye Downs (I), Epley (J), Konigsmark (K), Saint Andrews Golf Club (L), Veterans Memorial Tennis Center (M), Bever Zoo (N), Indian Creek Nature Center (O), Ushers Ferry Historical Village (P), Brucemore (Q), Czeck Village (R), Admissions Office (S), Greene Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Shopping Centers: Mays Shopping Center (1), Lindale Plaza Shopping Center (2), Town and Country Shopping Center (3), Northland Spuare Shopping Center (4), Plaza West Shopping Center (5), Westdale Mall (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Cedar Rapids include: Seventh Day Church of God (A), Sevanth-Day Adventist Church (B), Hope Lutheran Church (C), Our Saviors Lutheran Church (D), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (E), All Saints Catholic Church (F), Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church (G), Olivet Presbyterian Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Cedar Park Memorial Cemetery (1), Oak Hill Cemetery (2), Baker Cemetery (3), Bohemian Cemetery (4), Mount Calvary Cemetery (5), Moslem Cemetery (6), Saint Johns Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes: Cedar Lake (A), Robbins Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Indian Creek (A), Prairie Creek (B), Cold Stream (C), Willow Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Cedar Rapids include: Reed Park (1), Iroquois Park (2), Seminole Valley Park (3), Tomahawk Park (4), Time-Check Park (5), Noelridge Park (6), Manhattan Robbins Lake Park (7), Marble Fountain in Cedar Rapids Historical Marker (8), Green Square Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map
Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cedar Rapids compared to Iowa state average:
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Cedar Rapids:
- WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KMRY (1450 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SELLERS BROADCASTING, INC.)
- KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
- KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
- WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
- WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
- KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
- KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Cedar Rapids:
- WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
- KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
- KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
- KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
- KRNL-FM (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IA; Owner: CORNELL COLLEGE)
- K236AA (95.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
- K261CA (100.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: POWER DU PREE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
TV broadcast stations around Cedar Rapids:
- KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
- K17ET (Channel 17; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- KCDE-LP (Channel 67; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KCDR-LP (Channel 55; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KHHH-LP (Channel 57; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KRUB-LP (Channel 65; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
- KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
- KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
- KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
- KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
- KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
- K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
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