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Population (year 2000): 62,220. Estimated population in July 2005: 62,887 (+1.1% change)
Males: 30,508 (49.0%), Females: 31,712 (51.0%)

Johnson County

Zip codes: 52240, 52242, 52245, 52246.

Median resident age: 25.4 years
Median household income: $34,977 (year 2000)
Median house value: $128,300 (year 2000)

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Races in Iowa City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.8%)
  • Black (3.7%)
  • Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Chinese (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
  • Korean (1.0%)
  • Asian Indian (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Other Asian (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (34.6%), Irish (17.4%), English (10.4%), Norwegian (5.2%), United States (4.0%), Swedish (3.6%).

Elevation: 698 feet

Land area: 24.2 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Iowa City

  • High school or higher: 94.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Iowa City city

  • Never married: 53.0%
  • Now married: 36.7%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

8.3% Foreign born (4.9% Asia, 1.3% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,251 (+3.8%).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (176.2 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (264.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: University Heights, IA (2.3 miles ), Coralville, IA (4.8 miles ), Hills, IA (6.9 miles ), North Liberty, IA (8.3 miles ), Tiffin, IA (10.0 miles ), Solon, IA (10.6 miles ), West Branch, IA (12.4 miles ), Riverside, IA (12.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 91 buildings, average cost: $149,400
  • 1997: 110 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 1998: 139 buildings, average cost: $147,900
  • 1999: 199 buildings, average cost: $141,900
  • 2000: 159 buildings, average cost: $142,700
  • 2001: 191 buildings, average cost: $137,300
  • 2002: 227 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2003: 318 buildings, average cost: $171,700
  • 2004: 247 buildings, average cost: $186,100
  • 2005: 292 buildings, average cost: $180,100

Latitude: 41.66 N, Longitude: 91.52 W

Area code: 319

Iowa City, Iowa business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (44.3%), Retail trade (12.0%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.8%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +17,074 (+27.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 28,067 (78.7%)

Crime in Iowa City by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 3 1 0 0 0 3
    per 100,000 4.8 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.8
Rapes 37 25 17 39 28 22
    per 100,000 59.5 40.2 27.3 62.7 45.0 35.4
Robberies 24 30 37 44 47 46
    per 100,000 38.6 48.2 59.5 70.7 75.5 73.9
Assaults 332 265 205 261 293 142
    per 100,000 533.6 425.9 329.5 419.5 470.9 228.2
Burglaries 344 320 245 312 343 419
    per 100,000 552.9 514.3 393.8 501.4 551.3 673.4
Thefts 1,214 1,225 1,176 1,465 1,606 1,370
    per 100,000 1951.1 1968.8 1890.1 2354.5 2581.2 2201.9
Auto thefts 77 172 65 73 82 58
    per 100,000 123.8 276.4 104.5 117.3 131.8 93.2
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 273.5 254.2 206.2 268.9 287.2 229.5

Average climate in Iowa City, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Iowa City-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 106% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.9 miles away from the Iowa City city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1954, a category 4 tornado 34.4 miles away from the city center .

Birthplace of: Kahlil Hill - 2005 NFL player (Jacksonville Jaguars, born: Mar 18, 1979), Nate Kaeding - 2005 NFL player (San Diego Chargers, born: Mar 26, 1982), Tim Dwight - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Jul 13, 1975), Zach Johnson - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 2/24/76), Eric Bockelman - College football player (Northern Iowa Panthers), James Ebert - College basketball player (Wyoming Cowboys), Robert Gaffey - College basketball player (Drake Bulldogs).

Hospitals/medical centers in Iowa City:

  • MERCY HOSPITAL (500 MARKET STREET)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL & CLINIC (200 HAWKINS DRIVE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Iowa City:
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • ST LUKES HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; WASHINGTON, IA)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Iowa City:
  • THE EASTERN IOWA (about 20 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; ID: CID)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 68 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; ID: BRL)
  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 73 miles; MOLINE, IL; ID: MLI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Iowa City:
  • IOWA CITY MUNI (about 2 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; ID: IOW)
  • MARION (about 25 miles; MARION, IA; ID: C17)
  • AMANA (about 26 miles; AMANA, IA; ID: C11)

Local government website: www.iowa-city.org

Colleges/Universities in Iowa City:

  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (Full-time enrollment: 24,766; Location: JESSUP HALL; Public; Website: www.uiowa.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • LA JAMES COLLEGE OF HAIRSTYLING (FT enrollment: 90; Location: 227 E MARKET-BREWERY SQ; Private, for-profit; Website: lajames.net)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Iowa City:
  • KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,991)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 67 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 68 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 72 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 78 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; FT enrollment: 12,524)
Public high schools in Iowa City:
  • WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,678; Location: 2901 MELROSE AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,522; Location: 1900 MORNINGSIDE DR; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high school in Iowa City:
  • REGINA JR&SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 511; Location: 2150 ROCHESTER AVENUE; Grades: PK - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in Iowa City:
  • SOUTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 728; Location: 2501 BRADFORD DR; Grades: 07 - 08)
  • WEBER ELEMENTARY (Students: 496; Location: 3850 ROHRET; Grades: KG - 06)
  • GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 434; Location: 1930 LAKESIDE DR; Grades: KG - 06)
  • ROBERT LUCAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 398; Location: 830 SOUTHLAWN DR; Grades: KG - 06)
  • ERNEST HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 316; Location: 600 KOSER AVE; Grades: KG - 06)
  • MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY (Students: 315; Location: 1355 DEFOREST AVENUE; Grades: PK - 06)
  • LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 293; Location: 1130 SEYMOUR AVE; Grades: KG - 06)
  • HELEN LEMME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 281; Location: 3100 WASHINGTON ST; Grades: KG - 06)
  • HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 278; Location: 2200 E COURT ST; Grades: KG - 06)
  • HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 273; Location: 521 N DODGE ST; Grades: PK - 06)
Private primary/middle schools in Iowa City:
  • REGINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 627; Location: 2120 ROCHESTER AVE; Grades: PK - 6)
  • WILLOWWIND SCHOOL (Students: 49; Location: 226 S JOHNSON ST; Grades: KG - 8)

Library in Iowa City:

  • IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,404,916; Location: 123 S LINN; 211,391 books; 23,838 audio materials; 17,075 video materials; 600 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Iowa City: Camp Cardinal (A), Wardway Plaza (B), Finkbine Golf Course (C), Medical Research Facility (D), Medical Research Center (E), Medical Laboratories (F), Medical Education and Biomedical Research Facility (G), Medical Education Building (H), Gilmore Hall (I), Afro-American Cultural Center (J), Latino Native American Cultural Center (K), Roy J Carver Pavilion (L), Ronald McDonald House (M), Voxman Music Building (N), Hydraulics East Annex (O), Hydraulics Laboratory (P), Hydraulics Model Annex (Q), Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex (R), Calvin Hall (S), Cambus Maintenance Facility (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Old Capitol Mall (1), Pepperwood Place Mall (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Iowa City include: Episcopal University Chaplaincy (A), Seventh Day Adventist Church (B), Hope United Methodist Church (C), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (D), Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (E), Agudas Achim Congregation (F), All Nations Baptist Church (G), Orthodox Christians of Iowa City (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oakland Cemetery (1), Morman Burying Ground (2), Memory Gardens Cemetery (3), Saint Joseph Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Ralston Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Iowa City include: Scott Park (1), Iowa City City Park (2), Terrill Mill Park (3), Fairmeadows Park (4), North Market Park (5), Kiwanis Park (6), Kinnick Stadium (7), Duane Banks Baseball Stadium (8), Portrait of Sir William Blackstone Historical Marker (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map  

Iowa City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Iowa City:
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXIC (800 AM; 1 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCRG (1600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMJM (1360 AM; 1 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Iowa City:
  • KRUI-FM (89.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: STUDENT B/CASTERS, INCORP.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KKRQ (100.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K295AC (106.9 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KHAK (98.1 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KCCK-FM (88.3 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMT-FM (96.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
TV broadcast stations around Iowa City:
  • K64DG (Channel 64; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: R B SHELDAHL)
  • 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)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • 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)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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)

 

 

 

 

 


 
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