Center Point, Iowa
Center Point is a city of 2,562 people in Linn County, Iowa, founded in 1854.
Why visit Center Point
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 9 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include WCF & N Center Point Depot and Substation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Center Point
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Center Point
Center Point is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,579 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Center Point, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
WCF & N Center Point Depot and Substation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Iowa, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes9
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School
School · 5.6 mi
202 W Main Street, Urbana
Center Point-Urbana Middle School
School · 0.5 mi
613 Summit Street, Center Point
Map of Center Point
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.2 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vinton (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Linn County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Urbana 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Palo 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Central City 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Marion 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Cedar Rapids 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Springville 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Swisher 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Anamosa 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Lisbon 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- North Liberty 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- WCF & N Center Point Depot and Substation, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-281013 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-32150 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-32152 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-32149 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-43805 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-98152 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-43806 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-282147 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-43803 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-43804 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-32151 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Western Fox Snake 01, Don F Becker, CC BY-SA 3.0
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