Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Coggon’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, against 19 minutes in Iowa’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 2 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Coggon. Its National Register listings include Upper Paris Bridge and Coggon Public School. Coggon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Coggon beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 498 in 1900, 701 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 3 maps from 1903 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Coggon, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Coggon.
Jobs based in Coggon fell to 9 in 2023, 20 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (40%), Marion (7%) and Iowa City (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Coggon.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Coggon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 83°F, Coggon’s July high is close to Iowa’s towns (84°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
People 65 and older are 12% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 29% of residents (23% statewide). The median age in Coggon is 35.8 years. Coggon has lost 2.3% of its people since 2020, down to 688 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Coggon | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.8 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 25% | 29% |
45% women, 55% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.4 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Coggon | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.6% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.9% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.7% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.4% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.8% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.4% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.9% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Buffalo Creek County Park, at 27 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Buffalo Creek County Park | — | 27 |
| 2. Savage Park | — | 18 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
22% of adults binge drink in Coggon. Only 4 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Coggon. 30% of adults have high blood pressure in Coggon.
| Coggon | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Coggon | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 29.6% | 33.9% |
| More adults seeing a dentist | 71.2% | 66.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Coggon home is worth about $248,000, up 4.3% in a year, close to the Iowa typical home. 87% of Coggon households own their home.
| Coggon | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $756 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Coggon. Close and well known come first.
23 mi MuseumNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
15 mi MuseumCedar Rock State Park15 mi MuseumLenox College
22 mi MuseumMuseum of Art Cedar Rapids
25 mi MuseumNational Farm Toy Museum
17 mi MuseumGranger HouseNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: ArtisticAbode, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cedar Rock State Park: Orange Suede Sofa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Art Cedar Rapids: ericjames, CC BY 3.0 · National Farm Toy Museum: Madmaxmarchhare of English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5 · Granger House: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Coggon; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Coggon residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Iowa.
Where Coggon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, United States
Coggon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 701 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Coggon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
