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Ely, IA

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Population
2,366
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
735 ft
Median Home Value
$311,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$936/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$105,882
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityCedar Rapids, Iowa7.5 miles away · 137,935 residents.

About Ely

Ely is a city in Linn County, Iowa, situated within the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Named for railroad builder John F. Ely and hosting an annual Fall Fest each September, the growing residential community had a population of 2,328 at the 2020 census and is served by the College Community School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.5rating

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