Janesville, IA

- Elevation
- 901 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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Janesville sits right along the Cedar River, just a short drive north of Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Founded in 1849 and named after its founder's wife, Jane, it is a quiet, tight-knit community of around a thousand residents. Residents enjoy easy access to river parks, a respected local school district, and friendly neighborhood streets, all while staying minutes away from Cedar Valley jobs and shopping. It makes for an easygoing, comfortable spot to settle down without losing touch with city conveniences.
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