FY27 Proposed Budget

Iowa City by the Numbers:

Population Land Area

76,710

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25.6 square miles

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• Average Persons Per Household 2.23 • Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.70% • Average Temperature 50.°F • Average High Temperature 60.2°F • Average Low Temperature 41.9°F • Average Precipitation 35.5"

Source: US Census Bureau (2021 Census & QuickFacts) and Weatherspark (2024)

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 • Iowa City Best places to retire, Forbes Education: Public education to the City is provided by the Iowa City Community School District, with certified enrollment of 14,392 for the 2025-26 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 3,093 for school year 2025-26. 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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