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Cedar Rapids, Iowa: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Cedar Rapids had 2.6 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 12% higher than the Iowa rate (2.3). The median household income is $70,424 and the median home value is $187,100. Population: about 137,264 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Cedar Rapids?
In 2025 the Cedar Rapids Police Department reported 362 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.6 per 1,000 people. That is 12% higher than the Iowa rate (2.3), and 20% lower than the national rate (3.3). 4 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 2,913 property crimes, a rate of 21.1 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 472 were reported, the count is down 23%.
| Offense (2025) | Cedar Rapids count | Per 1,000 | Iowa per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 362 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 6 | 0.04 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 33 | 0.24 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 319 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,913 | 21.1 | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 378 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,314 | 16.8 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 221 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Cedar Rapids changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 472 | 3,757 | 10 |
| 2022 | 447 | 4,161 | 10 |
| 2023 | 413 | 3,973 | 8 |
| 2024 | 358 | 3,679 | 2 |
| 2025 | 362 | 2,913 | 4 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Cedar Rapids Police Department's own reports.
How does Cedar Rapids compare with Iowa?
Households in Cedar Rapids have a median income of $70,424 (Iowa: $75,059). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $187,100, and half of renters pay more than $967 a month. About 137,264 people live on 75 square miles of land, roughly 1,839 per square mile. The city lies in Linn County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Cedar Rapids | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,264 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $70,424 | $75,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,100 | $208,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $967 | $972 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 31.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.5% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Cedar Rapids?
No active Superfund site is listed in Cedar Rapids. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Electro-Coatings, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Cedar Rapids has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Aegon Dam (26 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Linn County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Cedar Rapids?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 11 highway work zones in Cedar Rapids city limits (9 active that day). Roads listed: I-380, RAMP: WRIGHT BROTHERS BOULEVARD SOUTHWEST E TO I-380 and RAMP: US-30W TO I-380. 10 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Cedar Rapids?
Federal school lists place 47 public and 11 private schools within Cedar Rapids. 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Lake Macbride State Park, Palisades-Kepler State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Cedar Rapids
Gun shops
9 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Cedar Rapids city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Americas 2Nd Amendment Firearms LLC (Cedar Rapids), Ezpawn (2 in Cedar Rapids), Fleet Farm (Cedar Rapids), Kleppe Family Jewelry & Loan (Cedar Rapids), Theisens INC (2 in Cedar Rapids), Top Notch Gunsmithing LLC (Cedar Rapids) and Walmart #2716 (Cedar Rapids).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Cedar Rapids city limits: Benz Beverage Depot (Cedar Rapids), Daman Discount Liquor (Cedar Rapids), Leo Liquor (Cedar Rapids), Local Craft Cellar (Cedar Rapids), Paradise Liquor & Tobacco (Cedar Rapids), Point Liquor & Tobbaco (Cedar Rapids), Smoking Joes (Cedar Rapids), The Cooler (Cedar Rapids) and 4 more. Iowa has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Cedar Rapids city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Cedar Rapids?
In 2025, Cedar Rapids had 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (362 reported), 12% higher than the Iowa rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 21.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Cedar Rapids?
$70,424 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $75,059 for Iowa.
How much do homes cost in Cedar Rapids?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $187,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $208,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Cedar Rapids?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Linn County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Iowa City, IA (23 mi) · Waterloo, IA (50 mi) · Dubuque, IA (62 mi) · Davenport, IA (62 mi) · Ames, IA (100 mi) · Ankeny, IA (100 mi)
More: Iowa statewide numbers · county page: Linn County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Cedar Rapids city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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