FY26 Adopted Budget Final
Iowa City by the Numbers:
Population Land Area
75,678
25.6 square miles
Average Persons Per Household 2.25 Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.8% Average Temperature 50.°F Average High Temperature 59.6°F Average Low Temperature 40.4°F Average Precipitation 36.3"
Source: US Census Bureau (2021 Census & QuickFacts) and Weatherbase (November 2023)
Iowa City: Best Of...
Area Recognition & Accolades
Iowa City Top 100 Places to live in the US, 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 14,580 for the 2024-25 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 3,043 for school year 2024-25. 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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