Fort Madison, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,221 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,359 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$613 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
4
Fort Madison Urban Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
5
Fort Madison Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 24
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 50, IA State House District 100, IA
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Schools

Richardson Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
1 miles, NE • 5 star
Fort Madison Middle School
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Fort Madison High School
1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Community College
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Iowa Wesleyan University
27 miles, N • 1.9 star
Culver-Stockton College
35 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fort Madison Community Hospital
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
15 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Blessing Hospital
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
Great River Medical Center
16 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
72 miles, NE • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
89 miles, N • 1.4 star
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