Fort Madison, Iowa

Population 11,022

Fort Madison is located in Lee County, IA. The population is 11,022, making Fort Madison the largest city in Lee County.

There are 4 public schools in Fort Madison with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Fort Madison is moderate , and there are 29 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fort Madison is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fort Madison property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fort Madison include Madison Township, Appanoose Township and Jefferson Township.

Fort Madison Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.8%

Crime Rate

5.13% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 144
  • Violent Crimes: 664
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 366
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

48.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 29 offenders in Fort Madison
  • 26.31 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

20 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 13
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Fort Madison, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Fort Madison's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Holy Trinity Catholic Schools

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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29 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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16 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fort Madison, IA issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 16 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fort Madison, IA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $499
  • 1 Bedroom: $599
  • 2 Bedrooms: $751
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,181

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Environmental Hazards

20 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Fort Madison, IA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Fort Madison, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Fort Madison, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.68°
  • February 27.83°
  • March 42.2°
  • April 53.18°
  • May 64.32°
  • June 72.73°
  • July 76.67°
  • August 73.6°
  • September 66.67°
  • October 54.98°
  • November 43.78°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fort Madison, IA

Earthquakes
Fort Madison, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fort Madison, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fort Madison, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fort Madison, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fort Madison, IA: $42,448

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Madison is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.86%
White Collar - 42.14%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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