Marshalltown, Iowa
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 43% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- top 5% for walkability
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 14% for property tax rate
Marshalltown is a mid-size city in Iowa with about 28,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on airport distance and property tax rate.
Official websiteci.marshalltown.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.2 in
humid 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$65k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US places
Home Value$110k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$832better than 61% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.83%better than 14% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 29% of US places
Sales Tax6.94%better than 68% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.38%better than 33% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.4 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall25.3 inbetter than 39% of US places
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 49% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.8better than 64% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 16% of US places
School Quality49.8better than 35% of US places
Violent Crime955/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime1212/100kbetter than 40% of US places
Community
Population27,51195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4780th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.7%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.3%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)33.6%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability13.0/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance162 mibetter than 14% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.2%better than 39% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.00better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 77% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Marshalltown an affordable place to live?
- Marshalltown is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Marshalltown?
- The median home value in Marshalltown is $110k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Marshalltown?
- Median household income in Marshalltown is $65k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Marshalltown?
- Median gross rent in Marshalltown is $832 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Marshalltown safe?
- Marshalltown is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 955/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 1212/100k.
- What is the weather like in Marshalltown?
- Marshalltown averages 73°F in July and 19°F in January, with 36.4 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Marshalltown?
- Public-school quality in Marshalltown is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Marshalltown?
- The average one-way commute in Marshalltown is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)