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Maquoketa, Iowa, in Jackson county, is 29 miles S of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 155 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is home to some 6,112 residents.
In Maquoketa, about 53% of adults are married. People in Maquoketa have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Maquoketa had a median family income of $36,705. Home-based work is more common in Maquoketa than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($420) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Maquoketa. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Maquoketa was owner-occupied.
In Maquoketa, 87% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Maquoketa let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Maquoketa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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