2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Manitowoc, WI vs Fort Madison, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Madison has been positive.
- Fort Madison has 1.1% less unemployment than Manitowoc.
- Fort Madison job growth has increased by 9.0% in the past 10 years.
 Manitowoc, WIFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-15.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  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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