Marcus, IA
Living in Marcus
Bikeability29
Walkability71
Commute81
Public Transit30
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports22
Hospitals74
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools100
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Residents
1.2kPopulation+254 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$435Median Monthly Rent+$110 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached95%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Marcus
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Marcus
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marcus
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Marcus, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Marcus, IA
St Mary S High School
8 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
8 miles, W
Zion-St John Lutheran School
12 miles, NE
Spalding Catholic School
16 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Marcus, IA
Northwestern College
18 miles, NW
Dordt University
26 miles, NW
Buena Vista University
33 miles, E
Morningside College
37 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marcus, IA
Mental Health Institute
13 miles, E
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
14 miles, E
Orange City Area Health System
17 miles, NW
Floyd Valley Healthcare
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Marcus, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
41 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
71 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
105 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
141 miles, SE