Hiawatha, Iowa
Hiawatha is a city of 7,206 people in Linn County, Iowa, founded in June 12, 1950.
Why visit Hiawatha
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 48 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Seminole Valley Farmstead, Taylor–Van Note House and Cedar Valley Nature Trail Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hiawatha
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hiawatha
Hiawatha is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It is a suburb located in the northwestern side of Cedar Rapids and is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,183 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 6,480 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Hiawatha, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Seminole Valley Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Farm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Taylor–Van Note House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes48
The Pedaler's Fork
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
108 beers on tap plus cocktails. On the Cedar Valley Nature (Bike) Trail. Two pool tables, two dart boards, and other activities.
2010 Sylvia Avenue Northeast, Cedar Rapids
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Lebowski's Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 2.0 mi
925 Robins Square Drive, Robins
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-21:00
The Weather Vane
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
5240 Edgewood Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids
Tu-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr 16:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
4 Hermanos Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
1725 Boyson Road
Mo-Su 07:00-20:00
36 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
4640 North River Boulevard Northeast, Cedar Rapids
History
In 1946, Fay Clark, an entrepreneur of several ventures located in Linn County north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had a vision of houses and a highway running through a new city. In 1950 Clark and another 45 residents signed a petition seeking to become the 17th incorporated town in Linn County. The town was named after Clark's trailer company. That same year he and Henry Katz of Marion established the Linn County Fire Association to help provide fire protection to rural communities. Clark served as mayor of Hiawatha from 1950 to 1958, and again from 1961 to 1963. Clark died in 1991 at the age of 84.
Hiawatha residents celebrated the dedication of their new City Hall on May 17, 2008.
From the History section of Hiawatha, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Bible Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
5037 Center Point Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids
Living Hope Wesleyan Church
Church · Evangelical · 1.7 mi
1500 Boyson Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary
School · 3.8 mi
2500 Edgewood Rd, Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle
School · 3.8 mi
2500 Egewood Rd, Cedar Rapids
Healthcare4
UnityPoint Urgent Care Express
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1940 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast, Hiawatha
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
5050 Edgewood Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids
Mercy Care Blairs Ferry
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1790 Blairs Ferry Road Northeast, Hiawatha
Map of Hiawatha
139 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 1.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 9.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cedar Rapids #1 (5 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, 12 miles away.
- Marion 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Cedar Rapids 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Palo 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Center Point 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Fairfax 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Springville 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Ely 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Central City 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Swisher 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Urbana 16 mi northwest, about 25 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
- City Hall Hiawatha Iowa January 2011, RifeIdeas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hiawatha Little Free Libraries side view, Crcjfly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiawatha Little Free Libraries back, Crcjfly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiawatha Little Free Libraries 01, Crcjfly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiawatha Fire Department, Christiane Tas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hiawatha Little Free Libraries, Crcjfly, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taylor-Van Note, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seminole Farm barn - east side, James.Heires, CC BY-SA 4.0
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