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Fort Madison, IA

Lee CountyElev. 161 m
Population
10,221
Median home
$95,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Fort Madison

With about 10,221 residents, Fort Madison is one of Iowa's notable places. Fort Madison sits in Lee County. The median age is 43.9 and the median household income is $49,359. Homes carry a median value of $95,900, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.6%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,221
Median age
43.9
Median household income
$49,359
Per-capita income
$28,004
Poverty rate
14.8%
High-school grad or higher
94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
22.8 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.6%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Black4.6%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.2%
Service24.8%
Production, transportation & material moving21.1%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$95,900
Median gross rent
$824/mo
Owner-occupied
73.1%
Median year built
1951
Households
4,579
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Fort Madison has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fort Madison High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fort Madison Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8
Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary
Richardson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime10% below national
Fort Madison348
Iowa280
United States386
↓ 50% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% above national
Fort Madison2,220
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fort Madison Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fort Madison.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lee County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fort Madison is in Lee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fort Madison sits in Lee County. Elevation ~161 m.

Map of Fort Madison
Fort Madison, IA
Where Fort Madison is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Albright HouseSt Mary of the Assumption ChurchLee County CourthouseBeck, Chief Justice Joseph M., HouseCattermole Memorial LibrarySheaffer, Craig and Virginia, HouseMoyce--Steffens HouseMcConn, Daniel, Barn
Notable people from Fort Madison
Dennis O'KeefeRyan BowenPatty JudgeTodd FarmerDick KleinJane GreerJohn HamiltonJames DuderstadtIke ArmstrongThomas M. Hoenig
People searches in Fort Madison
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Nearby cities
Keokuk (15 mi)Burlington (17 mi)Fairfield (42 mi)Muscatine (57 mi)Ottumwa (63 mi)Iowa (72 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fort Madison, IA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fort Madison, Iowa.

Rayphion Roberson, 41
Fort Madison · 52627
AKA Rayphion M Robeson, Rayphion M Roberson
Rayphion Martese Roberson, 41
Fort Madison · Lee County · 52627
AKA Raymond C Johnson, Jason Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fort Madison — frequently asked

What is the population of Fort Madison, Iowa?
Fort Madison has a population of about 10,221, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fort Madison?
The median home value in Fort Madison is $95,900, and the median gross rent is $824/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fort Madison safe? What is the crime rate?
Fort Madison Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 348 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fort Madison face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lee County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fort Madison?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Fort Madison. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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