Central City, IA
- Elevation
- 835 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked along the Wapsipinicon River in Linn County, Central City offers quiet, small-town living just a short drive northeast of Cedar Rapids. Founded in the 1850s as a railroad stop, the town has held onto its historic brick downtown while offering great access to the outdoors. With Pinicon Ridge Park right on the edge of town, locals can easily spend weekends camping, hiking, or paddling on the river, all while keeping an easy commute into the city.
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