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Marshalltown, IA

Founded 1853Marshall CountyElev. 287 m
Population
27,491
Median home
$117,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Marshalltown

With about 27,491 residents, Marshalltown is one of Iowa's notable places. Marshalltown was founded in 1853 and sits in Marshall County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $68,854. Homes carry a median value of $117,100, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,491
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$68,854
Per-capita income
$29,271
Poverty rate
14%
High-school grad or higher
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
17.4 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino33.1%
Black2%
Asian5.1%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27.5%
Management, business, science & arts25.8%
Sales & office18.1%
Service17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.3%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$117,100
Median gross rent
$864/mo
Owner-occupied
66.9%
Median year built
1958
Households
10,127
Avg. household size
2.59

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Marshalltown has 10 public schools6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Marshalltown High SchoolHighGrades 912
B R Miller Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 78
Lenihan Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 56
Anson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -14
Fisher Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -14
Franklin Elementary SchElementaryGrades -14
J C Hoglan Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -14
Rogers Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -14
Woodbury Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -14
Marshalltown Virtual AcademyOtherGrades -112

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime20% above national
Marshalltown464
Iowa280
United States386
19% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime2% above national
Marshalltown1,999
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
21% lower than 2019
20192023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Marshalltown.

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 · Marshall County
DroughtRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Marshalltown is in Marshall County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Marshalltown was founded in 1853 and sits in Marshall County. Elevation ~287 m.

Map of Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA
Where Marshalltown is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Binford, Thaddeus, HouseWillard, Leroy R., HouseWhitehead, C. H., HouseMarshall County CourthouseSunday, Robert H., HouseGlick--Sower HouseQuarry Bridge
Notable people from Marshalltown
Jean SebergFrank Jack FletcherJoseph KosinskiMary Beth HurtToby HussAllie MorrisonCap AnsonFrank Monroe HawksJunius HendersonJeff Clement
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Nearby cities
Grinnell (23 mi)Newton (24 mi)Ames (37 mi)Altoona (40 mi)Cedar Falls (41 mi)Ankeny (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Marshalltown, IA (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Marshalltown, Iowa.

Shane Tyler Smith, 46
Marshalltown · Marshall County · 50158
AKA Charles Echmann, Charles Phillip Arthur George
William Claude Davis, 65
Marshalltown · Marshall County · 50158
AKA William Claud Davis, William C Davis
David Alan Thompson, 69
Marshalltown · Marshall County · 50158
Aaron David Williamson, 39
Marshalltown · Marshall County · 50158
AKA David Aaron Williamson, Aaron D Williamson
Michael Dale Wilson, 59
Marshalltown · Marshall County · 50158
AKA Michael D Wilson, Mike Wilson
John Mark Roberts, 64
Marshalltown · Marshall County · 50158
AKA John M Roberts, Mark Roberts
Michael M Reyes, 50ABSCONDER
Marshalltown · 50158
AKA John Lopes, John Lopez

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

Marshalltown — frequently asked

What is the population of Marshalltown, Iowa?
Marshalltown has a population of about 27,491, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Marshalltown?
The median home value in Marshalltown is $117,100, and the median gross rent is $864/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Marshalltown safe? What is the crime rate?
Marshalltown Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 464 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Marshalltown face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Marshall County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, strong wind, hail.
How many schools are in Marshalltown?
Marshalltown has 10 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Marshalltown?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Marshalltown. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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