Maquoketa, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,105 Population 1,351/sq mi density
$56,039 Median Income $33,246 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $206,159 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
166 Violent Crime/100K 2,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,039 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Maquoketa, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,039
25% below
$33,246 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
55% below
Zillow: $206,159
Median Rent
$745/mo
36% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Maquoketa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maquoketa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
45%
Rent
64%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maquoketa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maquoketa residents earn a median household income of $56,039 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,246. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 674 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maquoketa is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,159. Median rent is $745/month, with 30.3% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Maquoketa reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,040/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Maquoketa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maquoketa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,105
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,351/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,039
Per Capita$33,246
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$907M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$745
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$206,159
Housing Units2,831
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent166/100K
Property2,040/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation736 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Maquoketa was founded in 1838.
The median home in Maquoketa was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.