Marcus, IA

Living in Marcus

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 71
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 34
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Schools 100
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Residents

1.2k Population +254 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Black9%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$2.7k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van87%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$435 Median Monthly Rent +$110 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -12% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached95%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Marcus

United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23

Property Crime in Marcus

United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 7
Feb 23 1 6
Mar 35 2 5
Apr 48 3 2
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 2 1
Nov 35 1 4
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marcus

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Marcus, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Marcus, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Marcus, IA

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Northwestern College
18 miles, NW
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Dordt University
26 miles, NW
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Morningside College
37 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Marcus, IA

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Airports

Airports near Marcus, IA

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Joe Foss Field
71 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
105 miles, S
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