FY24 Adopted Budget

Iowa City by the Numbers:

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Population Land Area

74,596

25.6 square miles

Average Persons Per Household Bachelor's Degree or Higher

2.2

59.6% 39.0°F 47.7°F 30.2°F

Average Temperature

Average High Temperature Average Low Temperature

Average Precipitation

2.4"

Source: US Census Bureau (2021 Census & QuickFacts) and Weatherbase (November 2021)

Iowa City: Best Of...

Area Recognition & Accolades

 Iowa City #46: Top 100 Best Places to Live, Livability  Iowa City #4 Best Cities for working parents, SmartAsset.com  Wilson's Orchard and Farm #1: Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Every State, Reader's Digest  Iowa City #13: Most Livable College Towns, SmartAsset.com  Iowa City #25 of Top Cities in the Midwest for startup businesses, MidwestStartups.com  Iowa City #13: The 50 Happiest Cities in the United States, USA Today  Iowa City earned the top score for municipal support of LGBTQ rights – Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Municipality Equality Index Education: Public education to the City is provided by the Iowa City Community School District, with certified enrollment of 14,398 for the 2022-23 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 2,920 for school year 2022-23. 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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