Iowa
Maquoketa is a small city in Iowa with a population of 6,105. Residents earn $56,039 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Maquoketa receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Maquoketa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Maquoketa is $56,039, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Maquoketa is $126,800, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Maquoketa is below the national average at 165 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,111 per 100,000, 59% above the national average.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Maquoketa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 30.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,039 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,246 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,979 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
| County GDP | $907M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.08% |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $126,800 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,426 |
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,900 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.08% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,844/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Total Violent | 165.5/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 115.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 49.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,110.5/100K |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 860.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,134.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 115.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0605°N, 90.6639°W |
| County FIPS | 19097 |
Winner: Republican by 32.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,351/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |