Fort Madison, IA

Living in Fort Madison

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 20
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 33
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Schools 92
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Residents

11k Population -583 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
13% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate44%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$4.4k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office18%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$527 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Madison

United States45
Iowa35
Lee County42

Property Crime in Fort Madison

United States48
Iowa43
Lee County48

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 1 6
Feb 29 2 6
Mar 40 3 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Madison

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Madison, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Madison, IA

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Sts Peter & Paul
5 miles, S
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Madison, IA

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Blessing Hospital
16 miles, S
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Airports

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