Livability Score

75
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (5) F
Marshalltown Aquatic Center
Water Park
Wayward Social
Bowling Alley
Marshall County Historical Museum
Museum
Weatherbee School Museum
Museum
Fridley Theatres Plaza 9
Cinema
Food and Drink (15) F
Hardee's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sub City
Fast Food
Ev's
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Fisher Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Zamora Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
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Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (15) C-
Anson Park
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Kiwanis Park
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Susie Sower Park
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Timber Creek Park
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Nicholson-Ford OHV Park
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Riverview Park
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Jaycees Park
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Lawrence Park
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Lions Park
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C.D. Coppock County Park
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Shops (8) F
aSPArations Salon and Day Spa
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
JCPenney
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Shoe Sensation
Shoes
Menards
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Marshalltown.
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Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Marshalltown is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime F

Marshalltown crime rates are 2,415 per 100k, which is 49% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,757 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
658 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Marshalltown is $54,778 - which is equal to Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$54,778 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Marshalltown Police Station
Police
Marshalltown Fire Station
Fire Station
Wolfe Eye Clinic
Doctor
Central Iowa Healthcare
Hospital
Eye Care Associates
Doctor
McFarland Clinic
Clinic
Iowa Heart Center
Doctor
McFarland Clinic Southside
Clinic
Veteran Affairs Clinic
Clinic
C Eye Care
Doctor
Iowa Veterans Home
Nursing Home
UnityPoint Health Care and Urgent Care Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Marshalltown home prices are $93,300 - which is 30% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$93,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-6% D
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Marshalltown graduation rate is 76% - which is 14% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (9) D-
Anson Elementary School
Lenihan Intermediate School
St Francis Catholic School
Fisher Elementary School
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Woodbury Elementary School
Rogers Elementary School
Marshalltown Christian School
Franklin Elementary Sch
High Schools (1) F
Marshalltown High School
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ratings D-

Marshalltown has an overall rating of 50% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes D-
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Marshalltown Area Facts

  • Marshalltown has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Marshalltown crime rates are 49% higher than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Marshalltown is 3% lower than the Iowa average

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Corrupt Iowa City 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 05, 2018) I Was Born And Raised In Marshalltown Iowa, And What I Can Tell You Is Our City Council Funds All Its Projects By Enforcing You To Pay Taxes To Pay For All With That In Mind.Marshalltown Iowa Is The Perfect Town To Live A Quiet City Life. ...Read More Read Less
Marshalltown, IA - City Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Marshalltown: You Can Go Home Again

Living in Marshalltown, Iowa, is a nostalgia trip for me. I grew up here, but joined the army straight out of high school. When it was time to retire, I couldn't wait to go back home.

Marshalltown has grown up a lot since I left, but the pric ...Read More e of living is still great and so are the people. A lot of businesses are moving in and around town, and we have some of the best schools in Iowa. The only thing I found disappointing was the crime rate, which is one of the highest in the state. It's not a place you can leave your door unlocked at night any more.

The best areas in Marshalltown, Iowa, are the restaurants and attractions you won't find anywhere else. An amazing one is the Big Treehouse at the campground. It stands more than five stories high in an old oak tree, and people come from all around to see it. I think they even rent it out overnight. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marshalltown? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Anson Park
      Assistance League Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Kiwanis Park
      Susie Sower Park
      Timber Creek Park
      Arnold Park

      Entertainment

      Marshalltown Aquatic Center
      Wayward Social
      Marshall County Historical Museum
      Weatherbee School Museum
      Fridley Theatres Plaza 9

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Taco John's
      Jimmy John's
      Little Caesars
      Dairy Queen
      Sub City
      Ev's
      Arby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Marshalltown? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Marshalltown.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Marshalltown? The cost of living in Marshalltown is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
      Marshalltown
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Marshalltown? Marshalltown crime rates are 2,415, which are 49% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,415 per 100k people

      4% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      4% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Marshalltown? The median income in Marshalltown is $54,778 which is equal to Iowa.
      Median household income
      $54,7781% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,92016% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Central Iowa Healthcare

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Wolfe Eye Clinic
      Eye Care Associates
      Iowa Heart Center
      C Eye Care

      A Housing

      What are Marshalltown home prices? Marshalltown home prices are $93,300 - which is 30% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $93,30049% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71924% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Marshalltown have good schools? The Marshalltown graduation rate is 76% - which is 14% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      21% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Marshalltown a good place to live? Marshalltown has an overall rating of 50% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      13 total surveys

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