University Heights
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
University Heights is a compact, welcoming city adjacent to Iowa City and the University of Iowa. With a small-town vibe, it offers a peaceful alternative to urban life while being close to major campus activities and amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
13,914
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.66°, -91.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,280
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-35.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
904 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
1
Cafes
18
Nightlife
6
Parks
19
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
791.0
Airport
IOW
Distance
2 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 84/100.