Signals
Iowa City
Anderson Creek
Growth
84 · Top 3%
vs74 · Top 13%
Climate
59 · Bottom 22%
vs73 · Top 28%
Physical resilience
57 · Top 48%
vs49 · Bottom 40%
Housing affordability
90 · Bottom 36%
vs93 · Bottom 46%
Access
87 · Top 30%
vs82 · Top 38%
Economic stability
67 · Top 29%
vs53 · Top 47%
Measured values
| Metric | Iowa City | Anderson Creek | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 179,200 | 139,150 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $75,088 | $71,287 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $44,369 | $33,463 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 152/sq mi | 234/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $293,600 | $246,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,097 | $1,112 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 61.2% | 71.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.1% | 24.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 15.9% | 13.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 1,374 | 1,882 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 7.7 | 13.5 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 21.9% | -27.8% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 86°F | 91°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 15°F | 34°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 35.7" | 44.6" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 26 mi | 35 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 34.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 32.1 | 35.6 | 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
Iowa City
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, hail, tornado.
Anderson Creek
Elevated or high exposure: hurricane.
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76
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71
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Full profiles: Iowa City, IA Metro Area · Anderson Creek, NC Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology