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Linn County
  • County in Iowa
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Linn County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade B+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade B minus
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B minus
    11. Commute
      grade A minus

    Linn County is located in Iowa with a population of 228,567. Linn County is one of the best places to live in Iowa. In Linn County, most residents own their homes. In Linn County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Linn County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Linn County are above average.

    About

    Population
    228,567

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $167,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $824
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Linn County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      147
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      3.9
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      27
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      75.5
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      616.6
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,344.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      214
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in Linn County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,360
    National
    $69,021

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