Maquoketa, IA has a population of 6,141 and is known for its strong sense of community. The city also ranks positively in several different categories on the BestPlaces website. The overall rank of Maquoketa is #1,688 out of 10,000 cities in the United States for overall livability. This score is based on factors such as housing costs, tax rates, cost of living, crime rate and education level. In terms of safety and crime rate Maquoketa ranks #2,177 out of 10,000 cities in the US making it one of the safest places to live in Iowa. Additionally, Maquoketa has low housing costs which contribute to its high livability ranking; with an average home price of $129k it ranks #372 out of 10,000 cities in the US. Education levels are also relatively high with a college readiness score ranking at #1,828 and an average school test scores ranking at #1,.644 out of 10,000 cities in the US. With all these positive rankings Maquoketa is clearly a great place to live and call home!
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