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Hiawatha, Iowa

Introduction to Hiawatha, Iowa

Hiawatha, Iowa, in Linn county, is located 2 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 204 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Hiawatha has a population of 6,480.

Hiawatha History

Hiawatha was established in 1950 and was named after the trailer company of Fay Clark. He also became the first mayor of the city. It is located in Linn County, which was formed on January 15, 1839. Hiawatha is a suburb of Cedar Rapids, the county seat of Linn County. The area was originally inhabited by the Native American tribes. It was first settled by the whites in the 1800s.

Hiawatha and nearby Attractions

  • Cedar Valley Nature Trail
  • Ushers Ferry Historic Village
  • National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
  • Squaw Creek Park
  • Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
  • Morgan Creek Park

Things To Do In Hiawatha

Hiawatha is home to numerous houses of worship including the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and New Song Community Church. In case you are interested in reading the area’s history, you can visit the Hiawatha Library. It also offers easy access to Marion Heritage Center, Science Station, and Granger House Museum. The Hiawatha Park and Tucker Park are also worth visiting.

Hiawatha Transportation

The Eastern Iowa Airport can be reached within few minutes by car.

Hiawatha Higher Education

Kirkwood Community College and University of Iowa are the nearest college and university.

High Points

Hiawatha strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyHiawatha Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHiawatha Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHiawatha Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hiawatha Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hiawatha Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hiawatha College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hiawatha People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hiawatha Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hiawatha, IA

Comparing Hiawatha to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
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