Cedar township, Iowa
Cedar township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cedar township is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 283. The land area covers 35.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 283 | ±155 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 29 yrs | ±42.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 127 | ±64 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 127 | ±64 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 127 | ±64 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $160,300 | ±$113,155 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,083 | ±$63,359 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,871 | ±$14,881 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | ±2.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 6 | ±8 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 135 | ±98 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.1% | ±18.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF MONROE
GUS Population: 7,373 (2024)
ID: 104324
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
10 BENTON AVE E, ALBIA IA 52531-2076
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Albia, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Albia, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chariton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chariton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Chariton, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Albia, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Albia, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Knoxville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Knoxville, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Albia, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Central College
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College | 20.6 mi away | 812 University, Pella, IA, 50219 |
8774623687
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BUSSEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 401 MERRILL ST, BUSSEY, IA, 50044 |
(641) 944-5994
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William Penn University
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College | 24.4 mi away | 201 Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577 |
6416731001
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MELCHER-DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 111 S MAIN ST, MELCHER-DALLAS, IA, 50163 |
(641) 947-6700
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CARNEGIE-EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 203 E BENTON AVE, ALBIA, IA, 52531 |
(641) 932-2469
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KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 213 E MONTGOMERY ST, KNOXVILLE, IA, 50138 |
(641) 828-0585
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CHARITON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 803 BRADEN AVE, CHARITON, IA, 50049 |
(641) 774-5514
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LACONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 107 E MAIN, LACONA, IA, 50139 |
(641) 534-4400
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MORAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 100 E CHARITON, MORAVIA, IA, 52571 |
(641) 724-3440
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PELLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 603 MAIN ST, PELLA, IA, 50219 |
(641) 628-4268
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALBIA 3 NNE, IA US, located 13.7 miles from Cedar township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3° | 13.2° | 22.2° | 1.12" | 7.4" |
| February | 35.9° | 16.8° | 26.3° | 1.49" | 8.4" |
| March | 48.7° | 28.0° | 38.3° | 2.02" | 3.9" |
| April | 61.4° | 38.8° | 50.1° | 3.77" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.9° | 50.5° | 60.7° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 60.6° | 70.4° | 5.18" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 64.6° | 74.5° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.8° | 62.4° | 72.6° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 53.5° | 64.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 41.8° | 52.6° | 2.80" | 0.4" |
| November | 49.0° | 29.5° | 39.2° | 2.14" | 1.9" |
| December | 36.5° | 19.3° | 27.9° | 1.47" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Lovilia city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Hamilton city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Melrose city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Bussey city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Williamson city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1913590558. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.