At a Glance
Median Income
$59,332
$31,057 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
Zillow: $179,758
Median Rent
$979/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
1,343/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Muscatine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muscatine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Muscatine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Muscatine residents earn a median household income of $59,332 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,057. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,233 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muscatine is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,758. Median rent is $979/month, with 27.9% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Muscatine reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,343/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Muscatine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muscatine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population23,567
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,295/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,332
Per Capita$31,057
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$3,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent$979
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$179,758
Housing Units10,302
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property1,343/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault164/100K
Burglary298/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,717/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation722 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Muscatine was founded in 1839.
The median home in Muscatine was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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