Iowa
Marquette is a small town in Iowa with a population of 432. Residents earn $38,125 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Marquette receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Marquette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Marquette is $38,125, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. The poverty rate of 29.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Marquette is $137,000, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $696 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Marquette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,125 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,012 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.7% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.22% |
| Commute Time | 12.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $137,000 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $127,473 |
| Census Median Rent | $696 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.22% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0431°N, 91.1925°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 12.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |