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Marquette, IA
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Marquette, IA
At a Glance
How Marquette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marquette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Marquette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Marquette residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,012. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marquette is $137,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,473. Median rent is $696/month, with 24.8% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Marquette reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 52/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Marquette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marquette has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.