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Fort Madison, IA vs Bettendorf, IA

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Are people in Bettendorf older or younger than people in Fort Madison?
- The Median Age in Bettendorf is 4.0 years younger than in Fort Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or Fort Madison?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 157.7% more expensive than Fort Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or Fort Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 1.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Madison.

Things to do in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison is located in Lee County in the southeastern corner of Iowa. The town is home to just under 11,000 residents who enjoy easy access to the Mississippi River as well as recreational activities found at riverside campgrounds and throughout nearby wooded areas. Additionally, Fort Madison has several parks where visitors can explore nature or take part in special events such as concerts and festivals.

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

 Fort Madison, IABettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$45,713  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$104,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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Over 19 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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