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Waukee, IA vs Fort Madison, IA

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Are people in Fort Madison older or younger than people in Waukee?
- The Median Age in Fort Madison is 8.8 years older than in Waukee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Madison or Waukee?
- Fort Madison housing costs are 68.9% less expensive than Waukee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Madison or Waukee?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Madison is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waukee.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

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.

 Waukee, IAFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,340329,725,481
 Median Income$101,138  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  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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