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Keokuk, Iowa

Introduction to Keokuk, Iowa

Keokuk, Iowa, in Lee county, is located 87 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and is 135 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 11,427 people resided in Keokuk.

Keokuk History

Keokuk was named in honor of a Sauk chief. In 1839, many of the Latter - Day Saints who were sentenced to capital punishment in Missouri settled in Keokuk. They even had a branch of their church in Keokuk. Many Civil War Generals have lived in Keokuk. The city became one of the county seats of Lee County in 1847.

Keokuk and nearby Attractions

  • George M. Verity Riverboat Museum
  • Miller House Museum
  • Battle of Athens State Historic Site
  • Nauvoo State Park
  • Icarian Living History Museum

Things To Do In Keokuk

The Joseph Smith Historic center speaks of the 1840s Latter Day Saint movement. Tourists can also visit the Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum. There are many churches in the city to visit including the Evangelical Free Church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Visitors interested in books and research can visit the Keokuk Public Library. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Keosippi Mall. You can visit the local parks like the Triangular Park, Samuel Freeman Miller State Historical Marker, and Riverview Park. Each year, the city celebrates the Bald Eagle Appreciation Days in January, Keokuk Independent Film Festival in September, and the Rocktober Geode Fest in October.

Keokuk Transportation

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Keokuk Higher Education

The Western Illinois University, Indian Hills Community College, Truman State University, and University of Iowa offer opportunities for higher education.

High Points

Keokuk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyKeokuk Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Keokuk Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Keokuk Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Keokuk, IA

Comparing Keokuk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women46
Racial Diversity410
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime11

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