Hiawatha
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Hiawatha is a friendly and accessible small city located just north of Cedar Rapids in eastern Iowa. Known for its peaceful neighborhoods, plentiful parks, and welcoming community, Hiawatha offers a relaxing retreat with the amenities of a larger metro area just minutes away.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
7,183
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.04°, -91.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,246
Local Cost
$1,388
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
-5.1°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-34.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
922 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
366.0
Airport
CID
Distance
17 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.