City profile
Cedar Falls, IA
Black Hawk County · Population 40,888
Cedar Falls is a town in Black Hawk County, IA with about 40,888 residents and a typical home value near $264,000. It is 55 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$263,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,746
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
97
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Drought, Strong wind, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
92 mi to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
40,888
Black population
1.4%
County
Black Hawk County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 40,888 residents
- Typical home value about $264,000
- 55 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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