Muscatine Urban Area, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality 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
42,735 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,512 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$635 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$741 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 8 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
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 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 7%

Schools

Mulberry Elementary School
4 miles, S 4.1 star
Muscatine High School
4 miles, S 4.1 star
West Middle School
4 miles, S 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Iowa
25 miles, NW 3.2 star
Saint Ambrose University
28 miles, E 2.8 star
Palmer College of Chiropractic
28 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Trinity Muscatine
5 miles, S 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital
25 miles, NW 5 star
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
26 miles, NW 3.2 star
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo
27 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
32 miles, SE 1.4 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
41 miles, NW 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, NE 1 star