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Crime in Cedar Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cedar Falls. Key points include:
There were 830 total crimes in Cedar Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cedar Falls is 2,058.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cedar Falls is 198.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cedar Falls is 1,860.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cedar Falls is -2.87% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cedar Falls Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cedar Falls / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 830 | 2,058.5 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 80 | 198.4 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 14.9 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 141.4 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 750 | 1,860.1 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 116 | 287.7 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 587 | 1,455.8 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 116.6 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cedar Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cedar Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cedar Falls is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cedar Falls is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cedar Falls is $259,137.
The median income in Cedar Falls is $76,987.
Cedar Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cedar Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cedar Falls | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 109 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cedar Falls, IA Weather
The average high in Cedar Falls is 57.5° and the average low is 37.1°.
There are 63.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.3 inches of precipitation each year with 34.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cedar Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cedar Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cedar Falls
The current population in Cedar Falls is 40,888. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40,888 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 40,662 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 40,686 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 40,500 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 40,750 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 40,983 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 41,202 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 41,167 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 40,828 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 40,439 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 40,009 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 39,646 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 39,197 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 38,653 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 38,178 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cedar Falls
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Cedar Falls is:
90.6% White with 37,031 White residents.
1.4% African American with 555 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 1,300 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 38 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 1,067 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 893 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cedar Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.6% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cedar Falls
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Cedar Falls is 51.6% female with 21,103 female residents.
Cedar Falls is 48.4% male with 19,785 male residents.
| Gender | Cedar Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cedar Falls for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Cedar Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cedar Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cedar Falls, Iowa
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3.7% of households in Cedar Falls earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Cedar Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.4% of households in Cedar Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Cedar Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Cedar Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Cedar Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Cedar Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Cedar Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Cedar Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.8% of households in Cedar Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cedar Falls | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
