Iowa’s 50
Best
Cities for Sleep
2020
Iowa is bordered by six other states and three rivers — the MIssissippi River, the Missouri River, and the Big Sioux. The 31st president of the US, Herbert Hoover, was born here, as were Ashton Kutcher and John Wayne. Cornfields may come to mind when you think of Iowa, and no wonder — Iowa and China are the world’s leading producers of corn. Iowa is home to one of the country’s most famous state fairs, the Iowa State Fair, which was first held in 1854.
Fast facts about The Hawkeye State:
- Iowa is the only US state name that begins with two vowels
- The inventor of sliced bread, Otto Rohwedder, was born in Davenport, Iowa in 1880
- Iowa was once home to woolly mammoths, whose bones have been found in large numbers in Mahaska County
- There are more hogs than humans in Iowa by a long shot — over 20 million animals
- Only Nebraska has more farms than Iowa, which is 92% farmland
So how do the residents of Iowa snooze at night? Does the abundance of farms and open space equal restful slumber or do city dwellers have it made when it comes to sleep? Let’s jump in and find out which towns lead for slumber in The Hawkeye State.
The percentage of adults who report insufficient sleep each year. Insufficient sleep increases the chance of weight gain, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular disease
The percentage of adults who report a BMI — or body mass index — above 30%. Higher body mass usually equals a greater risk of sleep apnea
The percentage of adults who report excessive drinking. Heavy drinking is linked to disrupted sleep and less REM sleep

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Johnston, IA













North Liberty, IA













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Orange City, IA













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Asbury, IA













Norwalk, IA













Ankeny, IA













Altoona, IA













Bondurant, IA













Pleasant Hill, IA













Bettendorf, IA













Coralville, IA













Marion, IA













Nevada, IA













Eldridge, IA













Pella, IA













Spirit Lake, IA













Waverly, IA













Cedar Falls, IA













Indianola, IA













Decorah, IA













Iowa City, IA













Le Mars, IA













Perry, IA













Clear Lake, IA













Cedar Rapids, IA













Glenwood, IA













Grinnell, IA













Marshalltown, IA













Des Moines, IA













Mason City, IA













Ames, IA













Algona, IA













Dubuque, IA













Washington, IA













Sioux City, IA













Webster City, IA













DeWitt, IA













Waterloo, IA













Newton, IA













Vinton, IA













Davenport, IA













Storm Lake, IA













Iowa Falls, IA













Knoxville, IA












Didn’t Find Your City in the Top 50?
Don’t worry! We ranked all of the best cities for sleep in your state, so scroll down to see where your city landed. And remember — there’s always next year!
Rank | City | Population | Median Income | Insufficient sleep | Mentally unhealthy days | Obesity | Poor physical health days | Drinking | Physical inactivity | Smoking | Air pollution (PM2.5) | Sleep Score |
51 | Muscatine | 23817 | 50849 | 290 | 3.3 | 340 | 3.2 | 220 | 210 | 150 | 3.92 | 83.01 |
52 | Boone | 12470 | 50323 | 290 | 3.2 | 360 | 2.9 | 210 | 210 | 140 | 3.19 | 83 |
53 | Independence | 6073 | 49104 | 280 | 3.1 | 330 | 2.8 | 220 | 280 | 160 | 3.4 | 82.97 |
54 | Fairfield | 10414 | 36781 | 290 | 3.1 | 290 | 3.2 | 180 | 200 | 150 | 3.47 | 82.93 |
55 | Denison | 8406 | 51122 | 290 | 3.4 | 330 | 3.3 | 200 | 270 | 160 | 3.08 | 82.93 |
56 | Hiawatha | 7393 | 43280 | 270 | 3.4 | 330 | 3 | 210 | 230 | 150 | 3.4 | 82.89 |
57 | Estherville | 5686 | 46028 | 270 | 3.3 | 370 | 3.1 | 190 | 230 | 150 | 2.8 | 82.84 |
58 | Oskaloosa | 11426 | 41392 | 280 | 3.2 | 320 | 3 | 200 | 240 | 160 | 3.36 | 82.79 |
59 | Carroll | 9812 | 44561 | 290 | 3.2 | 330 | 2.7 | 210 | 270 | 140 | 3.12 | 82.78 |
60 | Winterset | 5318 | 48194 | 280 | 3.1 | 370 | 2.9 | 210 | 260 | 140 | 3.08 | 82.77 |
61 | Charles City | 7369 | 40610 | 280 | 3.3 | 320 | 3.1 | 190 | 250 | 160 | 3.01 | 82.74 |
62 | Osceola | 5193 | 46642 | 280 | 3.4 | 370 | 3.2 | 190 | 230 | 150 | 3.12 | 82.71 |
63 | Atlantic | 6577 | 39702 | 260 | 3.4 | 350 | 3.2 | 180 | 240 | 160 | 3.05 | 82.68 |
64 | Spencer | 11031 | 45719 | 290 | 3.2 | 370 | 3.1 | 200 | 210 | 150 | 2.87 | 82.66 |
65 | Oelwein | 5942 | 42074 | 280 | 3.3 | 340 | 2.9 | 190 | 290 | 160 | 3.29 | 82.54 |
66 | Council Bluffs | 62421 | 49750 | 300 | 3.4 | 370 | 3.2 | 200 | 240 | 170 | 3.33 | 82.53 |
67 | Maquoketa | 5998 | 46173 | 320 | 3.4 | 320 | 3.1 | 190 | 270 | 160 | 3.64 | 82.5 |
68 | Mount Pleasant | 8737 | 47060 | 310 | 3.4 | 340 | 3.1 | 210 | 250 | 170 | 3.61 | 82.45 |
69 | Anamosa | 5507 | 41484 | 260 | 3.1 | 400 | 2.8 | 210 | 260 | 160 | 3.5 | 82.31 |
70 | Clinton | 25184 | 42702 | 320 | 3.4 | 320 | 3.1 | 190 | 270 | 160 | 3.64 | 82.31 |
71 | Burlington | 24838 | 42907 | 300 | 3.5 | 340 | 3.4 | 190 | 250 | 180 | 3.75 | 82.28 |
72 | Creston | 7788 | 42198 | 280 | 3.3 | 390 | 3.2 | 190 | 250 | 160 | 3.12 | 82.23 |
73 | Red Oak | 5333 | 34966 | 280 | 3.6 | 320 | 3.3 | 190 | 270 | 160 | 2.98 | 82.23 |
74 | Fort Dodge | 24098 | 38386 | 290 | 3.4 | 340 | 3.3 | 210 | 260 | 170 | 3.12 | 82.11 |
75 | Clarinda | 5376 | 41566 | 280 | 3.3 | 410 | 3.2 | 190 | 240 | 170 | 3.15 | 82.03 |
76 | Fort Madison | 10468 | 43631 | 300 | 3.5 | 380 | 3.3 | 190 | 280 | 170 | 3.75 | 81.93 |
77 | Ottumwa | 24550 | 39193 | 310 | 3.6 | 350 | 3.3 | 180 | 300 | 180 | 3.4 | 81.78 |
78 | Keokuk | 10274 | 38750 | 300 | 3.5 | 380 | 3.3 | 190 | 280 | 170 | 3.75 | 81.66 |
79 | Centerville | 5478 | 30993 | 290 | 3.4 | 390 | 3.3 | 180 | 330 | 160 | 3.22 | 81.23 |
How Did We Determine the Best Cities for Sleep?
Sleep is impacted by important behavioral, environmental, and lifestyle factors. We compiled our list of Best Cities for Sleep by looking at 10 key metrics backed by scientific research. Keep reading to find out which metrics we chose and how they affect slumber.
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