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Quasqueton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
749 Population 663/sq mi density
$64,531 Median Income $32,611 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $154,145 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
34 Violent Crime/100K 653 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,531 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
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: $154,145
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
91% below
653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
61%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quasqueton 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

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 2.2% (39% 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 $154,145. 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.

Safety & Crime

Quasqueton reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 653/100K.

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 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population749
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,531
Per Capita$32,611
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent$742
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$154,145
Housing Units351
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent34/100K
Property653/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.