Cedar Rapids is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. It is the county seat of Linn County. The city is named after the Cedar River.
A unique attribute of Cedar Rapids is that its city hall and county courthouse are located on Mays Island, an island on the Cedar River running through the city. Paris, France and Osaka, Japan are believed to be the only other cities in the world to have their municipal buildings located on an island in a river.
Cedar Rapids is known as the City of Five Seasons, where the fifth season is "a time to enjoy." The symbol of the five seasons is the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture in downtown Cedar Rapids. The name "Five Seasons" and representations of the sculpture appear in many forms.
The Cedar Rapids area enjoys a diverse economy, balancing our historical agribusiness base with technology-based industries. The diversity has created a stable local economy, able to weather downturns in certain sectors, and making Cedar Rapids an important link in the global economy. We have more than 275 different manufacturing plants, some two dozen Fortune 500 companies, international exports reaching record numbers and ties with companies from around the world including Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Experience the Czech heritage of Cedar Rapids! The newly remodeled and renovated Czech Village is one experience a Cedar Rapids visitor won’t soon forget. The new signage and streetscape make for a lovely area to take a stroll and visit all the amazing specialty shops along the way. Don’t miss the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library to learn the rich history behind it all! Don’t forget to experience the other historical and cultural sites all over the city. Be sure to visit The African American Historical Museum & Cultural Center of Iowa and the Cedar Rapids Science Station and IMAX Dome. These are just a few of the diverse venues our city boasts. Experience Cedar Rapids’ past at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. The Cedar Rapids Museum is also worth a visit; it is home to the nation’s largest collection of works by famous Midwest native Grant Wood.
Bring the family or just yourself and really experience your time in Cedar Rapids. See, touch, taste, smell and hear what the city with an extra season to enjoy all the rest has to offer. Experience Cedar Rapids!
Housing Cost
From turn-of-the-century Victorian and arts & crafts homes in the city’s two historic districts and other core living centers, to the upscale modern architectural wonders at the edge of town, Cedar Rapids has a neighborhood and living style that fits your desires.
There are 14 neighborhood associations in Cedar Rapids and even more areas that give you the feel of being in a family-friendly neighborhood. Each of these areas has unique features and characteristics, but some aspects are similar throughout.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $116,400
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 124,417. Cedar Rapids covers 63.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 727 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 52401, 52402, 52403, 52403, 52404, 52405, 52411 - Area code: 319
Weather
Cedar Rapids, IA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 11.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cedar Rapids is 36.62 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.80 Inches.
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is known as the City of Five Seasons, where the fifth season is "a time to enjoy." The symbol of the five seasons is the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture in downtown Cedar Rapids. The name "Five Seasons" and representations of the sculpture appear in many forms.