Marshalltown, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
6/10
local_library
Schools
7/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
3/10
accessibility
Hospitals
2/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
27,491
332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3%
64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$68,854
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7%
88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$117,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$574
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$691
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Marshall County
3
Marshalltown Urban Area
3
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Marshall County
3
Marshalltown Urban Area
3
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Feb | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 36 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 48 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 59 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 69 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 73 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 50 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 22 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.
Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 51%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 26, IA State House District 52, IASchools
Anson Elementary School
<1 miles, N
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2.8
Marshalltown High School
<1 miles, SW
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4.1
Marshalltown Christian School
<1 miles, SE
Lenihan Intermediate School
<1 miles, W
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3.2
Colleges
Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown
1 miles, SW
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1
Marshalltown Community College
2 miles, SW
•
1.9
Grinnell College
22 miles, S
•
2.8
PCI Academy-Ames
36 miles, W
•
1.4
Hospitals
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
1 miles, NE
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2.3
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
22 miles, S
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4.1
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE
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4.1
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
24 miles, SW
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5
Airports
Waterloo Regional Airport
44 miles, NE
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1
Des Moines International Airport
52 miles, W
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2.3
The Eastern Iowa Airport
62 miles, SE
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1.4
Dubuque Regional Airport
115 miles, E
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1