Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (6) A+
CB&Q Depot
Attraction
ATSF Depot
Attraction
Sante Fe Caboose
Attraction
Fox Theater
Cinema
Old Fort Madison
Attraction
Sante Fe Locomotive
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) F
10th Street Station
Fast Food
Paul Revere's Pizza
Fast Food
KFC + Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Hall's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) C-
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kelly's Cupcakes
Bakery
County Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Central Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Old Settlers Park
Park
Victory Park
Park
Rodeo Park
Park
Shopton Park
Park
Ivanhoe Park
Park
Shops (28) A+
Jo Lynn Shoe Shoppe
Shoes
Dana Bushlong Jewelers
Fashion
Under the Sun
Gift Shop
Under the Sun Next Door
Gift Shop
Aimee's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
The Colony Shop
Clothing
K's Fabrics and More
Fabric
Fashion Optics
Optician
Sears
Department Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Shabby Sheik
Furniture
Forget Me Not Antiques and Gifts
Gift Shop
Dollhouse Dreams and Miniature Wishes
Gift Shop
Mississippi Valley Screen Printing
Clothing
MOD
Convenience Store
Menke NAPA Auto Parts
Home Improvement
Smokin Joe's Tobacco & Liquor Outlet
Convenience Store
Midtown Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Kempker's True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Radio Shack
Electronics
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Garage
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Fort Madison.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Fort Madison
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fort Madison is 86/100 - which is 4% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime C

Fort Madison crime rates are 2,390 per 100k, which is 48% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
2,083 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
307 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment D-

The median income in Fort Madison is $44,334 - which is 19% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$44,334
F
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Fort Madison Eye Clinic
Doctor
Fort Madison Police Department
Police
Fort Madison Foot Clinic
Doctor
American Eyecare Center
Doctor
Fort Madison Fire Department
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fort Madison Health Center
Nursing Home
Fort Madison Family Physicians Center
Doctor
Orthopaedic Surgery Associates Center
Doctor
Fort Madison Community Hospital Physician & Professional Offices
Clinic
Fort Madison Medical Clinic
Clinic
Fort Madison Community Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Fort Madison home prices are $81,200 - which is 39% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$81,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B-

The Fort Madison graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
63%
C
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Lincoln Elementary School
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Richardson Elementary School
Fort Madison Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Fort Madison High School
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
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ratings F

Fort Madison has an overall rating of 46% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
F
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Fort Madison Area Facts

  • Fort Madison has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Fort Madison crime rates are 48% higher than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Fort Madison is 4% lower than the Iowa average
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A bad city that doesn't know how to run itself 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 21, 2019) this is a boring town for old people. the roads are ridiculously bad, and they choose to fix road areas that are drive-able opposed to those that aren't (i.e. the highway, one lane in the downtown area is literally falling to pieces). bad town planning. money is going into someon ...Read More e's pockets, or it's just going to frivolous things. would not recommend unless you're old and don't go anywhere, and don't drive. everything good has burned down, there's a serial arsonist who has ruined the bowling alley, the roller skating rink, the book nook, a furniture store, and a used furniture store, and that's just all i know about. and now ATVs and golf carts are allowed on the road... as if people didn't drive badly enough, they have to throw vehicles unsafe for city streets into the mix. the middle school is in the middle of nowhere, the elementary schools need a lot of work, if not new buildings entirely. but they want to put a new elementary school by the middle school, also in the middle of nowhere. they would have to bus a majority of students, and don't even have enough bus drivers for people who live within 2 miles of the school. just dumb dumb dumb. Read Less
Wonderful small town 5 rating By Wilma Wilde-Twigg ( Dec 23, 2013) I love living in Fort Madison. It's a quiet family friendly place with beautiful Victorian houses and quaint downtown shops. The people are friendly, but it's not so small that everyone is nosy. There are nice parks. It's very cozy here. There's a local newspaper with insightful ...Read More articles. It has a low crime rate. There are places you can get locally grown food. It's absolutely beautiful at Christmas. And there's a rodeo! And hot air balloons! And a lovely river view from many places in the town. It's a great place to raise a family! I give it an A+. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Madison? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Riverview Park
      Old Settlers Park
      Victory Park
      Rodeo Park
      Shopton Park
      Ivanhoe Park

      Entertainment

      CB&Q Depot
      ATSF Depot
      Sante Fe Caboose
      Fox Theater
      Old Fort Madison
      Sante Fe Locomotive

      Food & Drink

      10th Street Station
      Paul Revere's Pizza
      KFC + Taco Bell
      Hardee's
      Hall's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Madison? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Fort Madison.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fort Madison a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Fort Madison Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Fort Madison Family Physicians Center
      Orthopaedic Surgery Associates Center
      Fort Madison Foot Clinic
      American Eyecare Center
      Fort Madison Eye Clinic