Fort Madison Urban Area, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
33,175 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,803 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 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 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Central Lee High School
5 miles, SW • 5 star
Central Lee Middle School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Central Lee Elementary School
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Community College
20 miles, E • 1.4 star
Iowa Wesleyan University
23 miles, N • 1.9 star
Culver-Stockton College
36 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fort Madison Community Hospital
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Unitypoint Health-Keokuk
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
Blessing Hospital
19 miles, S • 4.1 star
Great River Medical Center
20 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
75 miles, NE • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
86 miles, N • 1.4 star
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