Iowa
Muscatine is a small city in Iowa with a population of 23,567. Residents earn $59,332 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Muscatine receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Muscatine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Muscatine is $59,332, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Muscatine is $146,900, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 607 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,004 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Muscatine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 23.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 83.7% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.3% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,332 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,057 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,223 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,292 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,233 |
| County GDP | $3,242M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,864 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Census Median | $146,900 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,758 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $109 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% |
| Price Drops | 32.1% |
| Inventory | 53 |
| Census Median Rent | $979 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $950 |
| Studio | $795 |
| 1 Bedroom | $858 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,071 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,374 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,605 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,864 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,717/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Total Violent | 607.2/100K |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Murder | 13.0/100K |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Rape | 73.7/100K |
| Robbery | 30.4/100K |
| Assault | 490.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,003.7/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 403.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,518.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 82.4/100K |
| Arson | 34.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4191°N, 91.0679°W |
| County FIPS | 19139 |
Winner: Republican by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,295/sq mi |
| Total Area | 18.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 17 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |