2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Marshalltown, IA vs Ames, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ames has 61% less violent crime than Marshalltown.
- Ames has 31% less property crime than Marshalltown.
 Marshalltown, IAAmes, IAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock11.822.7
 Property Crime43.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Marshalltown

Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

   |    Reply

Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ames

Cities with the Least Crime Near Marshalltown, IowaCrime Index
 State Center, IA11.15
 Haverhill, IA11.2
 Clemons, IA11.65
 Albion, IA13.65
 Green Mountain, IA13.75
 Melbourne, IA14.2
 Gilman, IA14.7
 Rhodes, IA14.75
 Liscomb, IA15.15
 Le Grand, IA15.2

Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.