Central City is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Central City was founded in the 1850s. The name Central City refers to its location within proximity to railroads.
A section of the downtown area has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Central City Commercial Historic District.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.