City safety & data profile

Cedar FallsIA

Cedar Falls, IA is a 41K-resident city in Black Hawk County with a median household income of $76,987.

Black Hawk County, Iowa. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cedar Falls, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cedar Falls has a population larger than 74% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $263,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

41K
Population
Top 26%
By size
$76,987
Median income
$263,600
Median home
15.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls posts a median household income higher than 46% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Cedar Falls area.

Top 54%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Cedar Falls

Where Cedar Falls income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$76,987 Bottom 46% higher than 46% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cedar Falls, IA beyond the headline numbers

Cedar Falls sits inside Black Hawk County, Iowa, at roughly 42.53°N, -92.45°W. Population 41,255, $76,987 median household income. Median home value $263,600, median rent $1,203. Poverty rate 15.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cedar Falls's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37%, then short sleep duration at 32.5%. 1 hospital in/around Cedar Falls, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cedar Falls from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,255
Cedar Falls
Median Income
$76,987
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$263,600
+16% vs avg
Median Age
29.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Black Hawk County) - Cedar Falls's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
131K-0%
Median Income
$66,417+45%
Median Home Value
$188,900+53%
Poverty Rate
14.9%-12%
Unemployment
4.6%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cedar Falls, IA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 50.4%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 91.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37%
Short Sleep Duration
32.5%
High Blood Pressure
29.3%
Binge Drinking
22.2%
Physical Inactivity
20.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.7%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.8%
Annual Checkup 78%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cedar Falls, IA? ▼
Cedar Falls, IA has a population of 41,255 people, located in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
What is the median household income in Cedar Falls? ▼
The median household income in Cedar Falls, IA is $76,987 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in Cedar Falls? ▼
The median home value in Cedar Falls, IA is $263,600. Median rent is $1,203/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cedar Falls? ▼
The top health indicators in Cedar Falls include Obesity (37%), Short Sleep Duration (32.5%), High Blood Pressure (29.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cedar Falls? ▼
Cedar Falls has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cedar Falls? ▼
The median age in Cedar Falls, IA is 29.3 years. 50.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cedar Falls, IA is located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. With a population of 41K and a $76,987 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Cedar Falls area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Cedar Falls's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Black Hawk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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