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Keokuk, IA vs Fort Madison, IA

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Are people in Fort Madison older or younger than people in Keokuk?
- The Median Age in Fort Madison is 2.7 years older than in Keokuk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Madison or Keokuk?
- Fort Madison housing costs are 27.5% more expensive than Keokuk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Madison or Keokuk?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Madison is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Keokuk.

Things to do in Keokuk?
Keokuk, IA sits on Mississippi River border between Iowa and Illinois boasting 16000 residents making it largest city along river there . Despite its size however Keokuk has managed to keep that small-town charm packed with historic sites from Civil War era monuments all way through old rail station from 19th century grandeur times still keeping alive today at Keokuk Union depot Museum reflecting nostalgic feelings everyone can relate too despite their age.

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.

 Keokuk, IAFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,340329,725,481
 Median Income$44,770  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$81,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Keokuk    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Keokuk just elected a new mayor, Tom Marion, who will help bring economic growth to the city. He and his wife have dedicated thier lives to this town and are making  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Very poor school system 3. Not much to do 4. It's too  More

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this town used to be seemingly perfect and now its totally blue collar trashed. When i went back to keokuk i was shocked at how misstreated it  More

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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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