Fort Madison, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Lee County County
Fort Madison, IA
At a Glance
How Fort Madison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Madison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Madison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Madison residents earn a median household income of $49,359 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,004. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Madison is $95,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,173. Median rent is $824/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Fort Madison reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,726/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Fort Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Madison has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.