Signals
Anderson Creek
Iowa City
Growth
74 · Top 13%
vs84 · Top 3%
Climate
73 · Top 28%
vs59 · Bottom 22%
Physical resilience
49 · Bottom 40%
vs57 · Top 48%
Housing affordability
93 · Bottom 46%
vs90 · Bottom 36%
Access
82 · Top 38%
vs87 · Top 30%
Economic stability
53 · Top 47%
vs67 · Top 29%
Measured values
| Metric | Anderson Creek | Iowa City | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 139,150 | 179,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $71,287 | $75,088 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $33,463 | $44,369 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 234/sq mi | 152/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $246,200 | $293,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,112 | $1,097 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 71.0% | 61.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 51.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 1,882 | 1,374 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 13.5 | 7.7 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -27.8% | 21.9% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 91°F | 86°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 34°F | 15°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.6" | 35.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 35 mi | 26 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 21.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 35.6 | 32.1 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Anderson Creek
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
Iowa City
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, hail, tornado.
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76
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