FY2022

Iowa City by the Numbers:

• Population • Land Area

67,862

25.01 square miles

• Average Persons Per Household • Bachelor's Degree or Higher

2.24

59.9% 50.0°F 59.6°F 40.4°F

• Average Temperature

• Average High Temperature • Average Low Temperature

• Average Precipitation

36.3"

Source: US Census Bureau (2010 Census & QuickFacts) and Weatherbase (November 2020)

Iowa City: Best Of...

Area Recognition & Accolades 2020 • Iowa City ranked #1 for Best College Town in America by Reviews.org • Iowa City named One of the Best Cities for Creatives, Thrillist.com • Iowa City ranked #2 Most Fitness-Friendly Places for 2020, Smart Asset • Iowa City ranked #4 Best Place to Live in America by Livability.com, 2019 • Iowa City ranked #3 Best City for Recent College Grads, Business Insider, 2019 • Iowa Ranked 2 nd Best State for Opportunity by U.S. News and World Report • Iowa City earned the top score for municipal support of LGBTQ rights – Human Rights Campaign’s 2018 Municipality Equality Index Education: Public education to the City is provided by the Iowa City Community School District, with certified enrollment of 14,571 for the 2019-20 school year. The district operates twenty elementary schools, three junior high schools, three senior high schools, and one alternative school for ninth through twelfth graders. Education is also provided through the Clear Creek – Amana Community School District, with certified enrollment of 2,488 for school year 2019-20. Iowa City is also home to Regina Catholic Education Center, a private Catholic institution, Willowwind School, a private K-8 school, and Preucil School of Music, specializing in the Suzuki method of instruction. Four year college programs and vocational training are available throughout the area including University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College.

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