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Crime in Iowa City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Iowa City. Key points include:
There were 1,515 total crimes in Iowa City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Iowa City is 1,995.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Iowa City is 321.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Iowa City is 1,673.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Iowa City is -5.85% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Iowa City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Iowa City / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,515 | 1,995.2 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 244 | 321.3 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 38 | 50.0 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 165 | 217.3 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,271 | 1,673.8 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 119 | 156.7 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,055 | 1,389.4 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 97 | 127.7 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Iowa City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Iowa City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Iowa City is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Iowa City is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Iowa City is $298,092.
The median income in Iowa City is $58,546.
Iowa City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Iowa City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Iowa City | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 117 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Iowa City, IA Weather
The average high in Iowa City is 60.1° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 67.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.7 inches of precipitation each year with 27.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Iowa City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Iowa City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Iowa City
The current population in Iowa City is 75,752. The population has increased 13.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75,752 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 75,264 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 74,878 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 74,240 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 75,849 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 74,950 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 74,566 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 73,415 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 72,385 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 71,832 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 70,597 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 69,314 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 68,364 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 67,506 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 66,758 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Iowa City
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Iowa City is:
70.4% White with 53,334 White residents.
9.4% African American with 7,093 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
7.1% Asian with 5,365 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 557 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 3,294 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 6,104 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.4% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.4% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Iowa City
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Iowa City is 51.1% female with 38,714 female residents.
Iowa City is 48.9% male with 37,038 male residents.
| Gender | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Iowa City for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Iowa City completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Iowa City completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Iowa City completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Iowa City completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Iowa City completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Iowa City completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Iowa City completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Iowa City completed professional degree.
8.0% of adults in Iowa City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Iowa City, Iowa
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8.8% of households in Iowa City earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Iowa City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Iowa City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Iowa City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Iowa City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.8% of households in Iowa City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Iowa City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Iowa City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Iowa City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.2% of households in Iowa City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Iowa City | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.2% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
