Linn County
MyTownView tracks 18 municipalities in Linn County, Iowa. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
18Municipalities
230,004Residents
219Articles
41Upcoming Events
$92,033Avg. Median Income
$233,389Avg. Home Value
Recent News
219Apr 24Cedar Rapids firefighters train in first live house burn since 2022Cedar RapidsApr 24Citing decline in downtown office, developer wants to turn Cedar Rapids offices into apartmentsCedar RapidsApr 24House burns for Cedar Rapids Fire Department trainingCedar RapidsApr 24Edgewood Road NW lane reductions planned next week in Cedar RapidsCedar RapidsApr 24Cedar Rapids Kernels fall to Peoria despite 3 homersCedar RapidsApr 24Cedar Rapids Police Academy poised to move to renovated space downtownCedar RapidsApr 24Wright touts Midwest role in AI growth during Cedar Rapids stop at QTS siteCedar RapidsApr 24U.S. Energy Secretary visits QTS data center in Cedar RapidsCedar RapidsApr 24Cedar Rapids school boundary plan set for vote MondayCedar RapidsApr 24Cedar Rapids seeks input on downtown parking improvementsCedar RapidsApr 24Photo Gallery: Cedar Rapids Fire Department house burning trainingCedar RapidsApr 24Marble angels crown Cedar Rapids’ Buresh Immigration Clock Tower in Czech VillageCedar RapidsApr 24Boil advisory issued for Cedar Rapids 9th Street SW area until water tests clearCedar RapidsApr 23Cedar Rapids lane closing for 3 daysCedar RapidsApr 23Police conduct investigation at Cedar Rapids homeCedar Rapids
Upcoming Events
41MAY4
City Council Meeting
6:00 PM · Robins City Hall, 265 S. 2nd St., Robins, IA, 52328
MAY12
Robins Civic Club Meeting
7:00 PM · Robins City Hall, 265 S. 2nd St., Robins, IA, 52328
MAY13
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
5:30 PM · Robins City Hall, 265 S. 2nd St., Robins, IA, 52328
Rankings in Linn County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PaloLinn | +22.6% |
| 2 | ElyLinn | +7.5% |
| 3 | Central CityLinn | +7.1% |
| 4 | FairfaxLinn | +1.2% |
| 5 | WalfordLinn | +0.8% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarionLinn | 7.3 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | Mount VernonLinn | 8.0 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | HiawathaLinn | 13.6 total crimes per 1k |
| 4 | Cedar RapidsLinn | 23.9 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center PointLinn | 4.52% |
| 2 | Central CityLinn | 5.04% |
| 3 | SpringvilleLinn | 5.08% |
| 4 | PaloLinn | 8.16% |
| 5 | ElyLinn | 9.29% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center PointLinn | 98 / 100 |
| 2 | Central CityLinn | 97 / 100 |
| 3 | SpringvilleLinn | 97 / 100 |
| 4 | PaloLinn | 95 / 100 |
| 5 | ElyLinn | 94 / 100 |
Municipalities
Alburnett
Pop. 795Income $90,417Homes $199,200
City (Mayor-Council)
Bertram
Pop. 239Income $100,000Homes $296,700
City (Mayor-Council)
Cedar Rapids
Pop. 137,264Income $67,859Homes $187,100
City (Mayor-Council)
Center Point
Pop. 2,562Income $92,500Homes $212,400
City (Mayor-Council)
Central City
Pop. 1,356Income $81,607Homes $179,700
City (Mayor-Council)
Coggon
Pop. 744Income $76,500Homes $164,700
City (Mayor-Council)
Ely
Pop. 2,186Income $102,262Homes $311,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Fairfax
Pop. 2,900Income $120,552Homes $274,500
City (Mayor-Council)
Hiawatha
Pop. 7,206Income $67,628Homes $216,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Lisbon
Pop. 1,714Income $83,125Homes $219,700
City (Mayor-Council)
Marion
Pop. 41,896Income $87,105Homes $241,700
City (Mayor-Council)
Mount Vernon
Pop. 4,513Income $106,356Homes $245,200
City (Mayor-Council)
Palo
Pop. 1,438Income $103,646Homes $282,400
City (Mayor-Council)
Prairieburg
Pop. 143Income $61,250Homes $97,700
City (Mayor-Council)
Robins
Pop. 3,332Income $122,500Homes $413,400
City (Mayor-Council)
Springville
Pop. 1,172Income $96,250Homes $182,400
City (Mayor-Council)
Walford
Pop. 1,329Income $116,477Homes $303,000
City (Mayor-Council)
Walker
Pop. 661Income $80,556Homes $172,400
City (Mayor-Council)