Quasqueton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
749 Population 663/sq mi density
$64,531 Median Income $32,611 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $164,338 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,531 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, $742/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Quasqueton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,531
14% below
$32,611 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
55% below
Zillow: $164,338
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Quasqueton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
45%
Rent
64%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quasqueton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quasqueton residents earn a median household income of $64,531 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,611. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quasqueton is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,338. Median rent is $742/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 1974.

Education

15.3% of adults in Quasqueton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quasqueton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population749
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,531
Per Capita$32,611
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent$742
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$164,338
Housing Units351
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,284/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation888 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Quasqueton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Monticello Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.