Overview

Introduction to Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshalltown, Iowa, in Marshall County, is located 36 miles E of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and is 165 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska.

Marshalltown History

Marshalltown is the county seat of Marshall County. In 1853, Henry Anson founded Marshalltown. It was named after Marshall, Michigan. As there was another Marshall in Iowa, it was named as Marshalltown. However, some also believe that it was named in honor of a U.S Supreme Court chief John Marshall.

Marshalltown and nearby Attractions

  • Marshall County Historical Museum
  • Beaman Heritage Center
  • Union Grove State Park
  • Glick - Sower House
  • Fisher Art Gallery

Things To Do In Marshalltown

The Historical Society of Marshall County provides an insight into the history of the county and also has a library. Art lovers can have a look around the Fisher Art Gallery, which has a collection of the works of the impressionist and post - impressionist artists like Edgar Degas and Mary Cassatt. Avid readers can visit the Marshalltown Public Library. It is also worth taking a look around the Burnett creek and some of the parks like the Timber Creek Park and Kiwanis Park. Marshalltown celebrates the BBQ, Buggies and Tunes and the Hispanic Heritage Festival in June and the Central Iowa Fair in July.

Marshalltown Transportation

One can avail air transportation from the Des Moines International Airport.

Marshalltown Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued from Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Hawkeye Community College.

Demographics

People

Total Population27,275
Male Share of the Population50%
Female Share of the Population50%
Senior Citizens17.3%
Employed Population 16+12,379
Age of the Population37

Families

% of people married50.6%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher21.8%
Median Earnings25+$35,638
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$32,055
Median Earnings With High School Degree$31,719

Wealth

Median Family Income$60,524
% Above Poverty Level87%
% Below Poverty Level13%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time15 minutes
% Working from Home2.3%
% Walking and Biking to Work4.9%
% Using Public Transportation0.1%

Housing

People Living Alone29.5%
Median Gross Rent$676
Median House Value$95,900

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)39.1%
Irish7.7%
English6.4%
Norwegian3.2%
Dutch2.3%
French Except Basque1.7%
Czech1.6%
Swedish1.6%
Danishn1.5%
Italian1.4%
Scottish1.3%
Polish0.9%
Welsh0.8%
Belgian0.5%
African0.4%
Sudanese0.3%
Russian0.3%
Luxemburger0.2%
Swiss0.2%
Arab0.1%
Ukrainian0.1%
German0.1%
Greek0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Macedonian0.1%
Canadian0.1%
Slovak0.1%
Egyptian0.1%
Somali0.1%
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Marshalltown Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyMarshall County
Standard Zip Codes50158
Phone Area Codes641
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude42.03
Approximate Longitude-92.91

Marshalltown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationMARSHALLTOWN
Distance1.8 miles
Jan Temp7 to 27 F
Apr Temp37 to 59 F
Jul Temp63 to 84 F
Oct Temp38 to 62 F
Annual Precip36.4 inches
StationCOLO
Distance21.1 miles
Jan Temp8 to 27 F
Apr Temp36 to 59 F
Jul Temp63 to 84 F
Oct Temp39 to 63 F
Annual Precip35 inches
StationGRUNDY CENTER
Distance22 miles
Jan Temp6 to 25 F
Apr Temp35 to 58 F
Jul Temp62 to 84 F
Oct Temp38 to 62 F
Annual Precip34.1 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Albion615$56,413
Ferguson171$58,438
Haverhill188$88,750
Laurel256$61,250
Le Grand933$69,167
Liscomb278$80,313

Marshalltown Public Libraries

Marshalltown Public Library
105 W BOONE ST
Marshalltown, Iowa
(641) 754-5738

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Marshalltown Hospitals

Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center
(Non-profit)
Three South Fourth Avenue
(515) 754-5145

Marshalltown Public Schools

Anson Elementary School
1016 S 3rd Ave
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1020
Primary
Total Enrollment 360
B R Miller Middle School
125 S 11th St
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1110
Middle
Total Enrollment 726
Fisher Elementary School
2001 S 4th St
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1030
Primary
Total Enrollment 422
Franklin Elementary Sch
1315 W Main St
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1041
Primary
Total Enrollment 369
J C Hoglan Elementary School
2306 S 3rd Ave
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1060
Primary
Total Enrollment 381
Lenihan Intermediate School
212 W Ingledue St
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1160
Middle
Total Enrollment 697
Marshalltown High School
1602 S 2nd Ave
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1130
High
Total Enrollment 1451
Rogers Elementary School
406 Summit St
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1070
Primary
Total Enrollment 249
Woodbury Elementary School
8 N 7th Ave
ZIP: 50158
(641) 754-1080
Primary
Total Enrollment 378

Marshalltown Private Schools

Central Iowa Christian Academy
1008 E Olive St
ZIP: 50158
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 13
Marshalltown Area Catholic School
10 W Linn St
ZIP: 50158
Elementary
Total Enrollment 163
Marshalltown Christian School
3111 S 6th St
ZIP: 50158
Elementary
Total Enrollment 43
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