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Retirement Living In Cedar Rapids - Iowa


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Area Description

In Cedar Rapids, welcome doesn’t just mean “we’re open.” Welcome is an invitation to be a part of the melting pot we’ve been building for over 100 years. Welcome means people coming together, building a better city, while remaining true to our roots. Welcome means you are a part of this community.

In Cedar Rapids, welcome is our language.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Join us and experience the nationally-recognized culinary and brewery scene, enjoy a concert at the historic Paramount Theatre, Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena and McGrath Amphitheatre, take in the cultural corridor full of historic sites, world-class museums and cultural venues, root for the local baseball, hockey and soccer teams, or hit the trails and discover the scenery that inspired "American Gothic" artist Grant Wood, climb to the top of Mt. Trashmore and see the bask in the views of the Cedar River bluffs.

Cultural Activities


Cedar Rapids and the surrounding areas are full of landmarks, such as Grant Wood’s quirky studio (where he painted American Gothic) and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, home to the largest collection of Wood’s work. The entire family will love NewBo City Market. The National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library; Brucemore, A National Trust Historic Site; and the African American Museum of Iowa all help tell and teach residents and visitors about our unique Iowa history.

Public transportation


Located just 70 miles from the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa, Cedar Rapids is positioned conveniently and centrally between six of the Midwest's major metropolitan areas: Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

The Cedar Rapids area - considered to be Eastern Iowa's hub - is located on Interstate 380 and U.S. Highways 30, 151 and 218.

Medical Facilities


Cedar Rapids' major medical providers— Mercy Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital and Physicians Clinic of Iowa—are committed to developing Cedar Rapids as a medical destination, where many health care needs are met in one area of the downtown. Cedar Rapids was recently recognized as a top ten city in the nation that delivers high-quality, low-cost healthcare by the Institute for Health Care Improvement. Enjoy the convenience of Cedar Rapids' MedQuarter, a 55-square block boasting 2 hospitals, specialty clinics, a surgical center and more than 100 healthcare providers.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

For those of you that retire in Cedar Rapids, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Cedar Rapids such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Cedar Rapids is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Cedar Rapids, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  11 F°  20 F°  29 F°
 Feb  16 F°  25 F°  34 F°
 Mar  27 F°  37 F°  47 F°
 Apr  38 F°  50 F°  62 F°
 May  49 F°  61 F°  72 F°
 Jun  59 F°  70 F°  81 F°
 Jul  63 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Aug  61 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Sep  52 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Oct  40 F°  51 F°  63 F°
 Nov  29 F°  38 F°  47 F°
 Dec  16 F°  24 F°  32 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  7
 Feb  0  26  4
 Mar  0  22  0
 Apr  0  8  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  5  0  0
 Aug  4  0  0
 Sep  1  1  0
 Oct  0  7  0
 Nov  0  19  0
 Dec  0  29  4

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  7  15 %
 Feb  1 "  6  19 %
 Mar  2 "  8  28 %
 Apr  3 "  11  37 %
 May  4 "  12  48 %
 Jun  5 "  12  59 %
 Jul  5 "  10  64 %
 Aug  5 "  9  63 %
 Sep  3 "  8  54 %
 Oct  3 "  8  41 %
 Nov  2 "  8  31 %
 Dec  2 "  8  20 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  7 "  18  5
 Feb  7 "  15  4
 Mar  4 "  5  2
 Apr  1 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  2 "  1  1
 Dec  8 "  12  5


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