Fort Madison, IA

Fort Madison is a small city in Iowa with a population of 10,221. Residents earn $49,359 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

10,221 Population 1,059/sq mi density

$49,359 Median Income $28,004 per capita

$95,900 Home Value $106,463 Zillow

$824 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

664 Violent Crime/100K 1,973 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$49,359 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$95,900 home value, $824/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

664 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places

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1 reported haunted locations found near Fort Madison, IA.

Name	Description
Iowa State Penitentiary	Built in the 1800's. Solitary confinement area: Guards refuse to go to the end of the corridor at night. Inmates have experienced cold spots, heard unexplainable moaning and chains clanking, seen apparitions and have been choked or physically attacked while alone in their 8x5(or smaller) locked cell.