FY26 Proposed Budget

Iowa City by the Numbers:

Population Land Area

75,678

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25.6 square miles

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Average Persons Per Household

2.25

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Bachelor's Degree or Higher

59.8%

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Average Temperature

50.°F

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Average High Temperature Average Low Temperature

59.6°F 40.4°F

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Average Precipitation

36.3"

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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 20 21 Municipality Equality Index Education: Public education to the City is provided by the Iowa City Community School District, with certified enrollment of 14,378 for the 2023-24 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 3,036 for school year 2023-24. 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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