Muscatine, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
23,567 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,332 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$745 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
5
Muscatine Urban Area
5
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Muscatine County
3
Muscatine Urban Area
3
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 48, IA State House District 96, IA
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Schools

Franklin Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
West Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
McKinley Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Central Middle School
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Palmer College of Chiropractic
27 miles, E • 1.9 star
Saint Ambrose University
27 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Trinity Muscatine
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Trinity-Rock Island
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
28 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
70 miles, NE • 1 star
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