Marathon, IA
Living in Marathon
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports26
Hospitals85
Colleges35
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Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
207Population-39 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office10%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Housing
$31kMedian Home Value+$4.2k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K65%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas7%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in Marathon
United States45
Iowa35
Buena Vista County46
Property Crime in Marathon
United States48
Iowa43
Buena Vista County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marathon
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding29
Tornado17
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Marathon, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Marathon, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
18 miles, SE
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
22 miles, N
Sacred Heart School
22 miles, NW
Emmetsburg Catholic School
23 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Marathon, IA
Buena Vista University
19 miles, SW
Northwestern College
55 miles, W
Dordt University
62 miles, W
Waldorf University
73 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marathon, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
17 miles, SE
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Spencer Municipal Hospital
22 miles, N
Palo Alto County Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Marathon, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
78 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
102 miles, NW
Des Moines International Airport
114 miles, SE
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, SW