Thanks for Voting!
Maquoketa, IA is a small town located in Jackson County in the state of Iowa. The population of Maquoketa is 6,141 according to 2020 estimates. Maquoketa offers visitors and locals plenty to do and attractions to enjoy. This town is known for its unique shopping outlets, restaurants and art galleries. One of the most popular attractions is the Mines of Spain Recreation area which features over 1,600 acres of wooded land with seven miles of trails throughout. Other attractions include the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Depot Park and Wildcat Den State Park.
The reviews for Maquoketa, IA are highly positive across many different travel websites. Visitors often say that they enjoyed their time in this small town because it was a quiet place with beautiful scenery and plenty to do. Many people also comment on how friendly and hospitable the local community was while they were there. Overall, visitors love the charm that Maquoketa has to offer and appreciate all the things it has to offer for any type of traveler.
based on 2 ReviewsGet to know Maquoketa with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Maquoketa
Nice quiet place to live - 7/22/2018
Two negative things about Maquoketa: 1. midwest climate; high humidity in the summer, harsh winters. 2. druggies. they tend to accumulate here, and in turn there is a higher property crime rate. not much violent crime. Positives: 1. VERY low cost of living. My co-worker just purchased a move-in ready, two story, large house in town for $26,000. Try finding that most anywhere else in the country. 2. Nice people. everyone says hello, waves, and helps one another. 3. Decent work available. It's a big farming community, so either you're a farmer, or are related to one. If you don't farm, there's a few bigger factories here, or you can commute 40 minutes to Dubuque or the Quad Cities. 4. For a small town, there's quite a few activities available locally, or like I said, the bigger cities are just a short drive. Lots of good things about it, but the weather is awful most of the time. That's the reason I only give it 3 stars. take that out of the equation, it would be a high
Read More
Start Your Review of Maquoketa