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What are the crime rate and median income in Iowa City, IA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Iowa City, close to the rate across Iowa (2.3). Median household income is $58,546 and the median home value is $285,900. About 75,752 people live in Iowa City.
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 Iowa City?
Iowa City's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, based on 197 offenses reported to the FBI. That is close to the Iowa rate (2.3), and 22% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 2 murders. There were also 1,237 property crimes, a rate of 16.0 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 244 were reported, the count is down 19%.
| Offense (2025) | Iowa City count | Per 1,000 | Iowa per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 197 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 30 | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 142 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,237 | 16.0 | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 126 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,022 | 13.2 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 89 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Iowa City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 244 | 1,254 | 2 |
| 2022 | 208 | 1,344 | 1 |
| 2023 | 271 | 1,444 | 0 |
| 2024 | 246 | 1,276 | 1 |
| 2025 | 197 | 1,237 | 2 |
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 Iowa City Police Department's own reports.
How does Iowa City compare with Iowa?
Iowa City's median household earns $58,546 a year, 22% lower than the state figure ($75,059). The median owner-occupied home is worth $285,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,094 a month. About 75,752 people live on 26 square miles of land, roughly 2,940 per square mile. The city lies in Johnson County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Iowa City | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,752 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $58,546 | $75,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $285,900 | $208,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,094 | $972 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 26.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 60.5% | 31.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 47.2% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 26.2 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Iowa City?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Iowa City. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: North Branch Ralston Creek Dam (37 ft) and Scott Blvd Dam (20 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Johnson County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: 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 Iowa City?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Iowa City city limits (0 active that day). Where crews are working: I-80. 3 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 Iowa City?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 4 private schools within Iowa City. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Lake Macbride State Park and Palisades-Kepler State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Iowa City
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Iowa City city limits, plus 3 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Fin & Feather INC (Iowa City) and Old Capitol Coins (Iowa City).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Iowa City city limits: Kwik Spirits, Liquor Downtown, SouthSide Liquor & Tobacco and Top Shelf Liquor. 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 Iowa City city limits on the map.
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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 Iowa City?
In 2025, Iowa City had 2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (197 reported), close to the Iowa rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 16.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Iowa City?
$58,546 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $75,059 for Iowa.
How much do homes cost in Iowa City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $285,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $208,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Iowa City?
Johnson County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Cedar Rapids, IA (23 mi) · Davenport, IA (48 mi) · Waterloo, IA (72 mi) · Dubuque, IA (72 mi) · Ankeny, IA (107 mi) · Des Moines, IA (108 mi)
More: Iowa statewide numbers · county page: Johnson 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 Iowa City 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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