Maquoketa, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
6,105 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,039 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
1
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

Jackson County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 20
Feb 1 6 24
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 1 38
Dec 2 8 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 35, IA State House District 70, IA
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Schools

Maquoketa Middle School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Maquoketa Community High School
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Briggs Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Dubuque
30 miles, N • 2.3 star
Capri College-Dubuque
30 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
28 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
24 miles, N • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
43 miles, S • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
55 miles, W • 1.4 star
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