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Marshalltown

  •   State: 
    Iowa
      County: 
    Marshall County
      City: 
    Marshalltown
      County all: 
    Marshall | Tama
      County FIPS: 
    19127 | 19171
      Coordinates: 
    42°2′30″N 92°54′52″W
      Area total: 
    19.22 sq mi (49.79 km²)
      Area land: 
    19.20 sq mi (49.72 km²)
      Area water: 
    0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
      Elevation: 
    942 ft (287 m)
      Established: 
    1853; Incorporated March 5, 1923
  •   Latitude: 
    42,038
      Longitude: 
    -92,9145
      Dman name cbsa: 
    Marshalltown, IA
      Timezone: 
    Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00
      ZIP codes: 
    50158
      GMAP: 

    Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, United States

  •   Population: 
    27,591
      Population density: 
    1,437.18 residents per square mile of area (554.89/km²)
      Household income: 
    $41,011
      Households: 
    10,046
      Unemployment rate: 
    7.20%
  •   Sales taxes: 
    7.00%
      Income taxes: 
    8.98%

Marshalltown is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, located along the Iowa River. It is the 16th largest city in Iowa, with a population of 27,591 at the 2020 census. Henry Anson was the first European settler in what is now called Marshalltown. He named the town Marshall, after Marshall, Michigan, a former residence of his. Adrian Constantine "Cap" Anson, son of Henry and Jennette Anson is today known as Marshalltown's first son. Adrian became a Major League Baseball player and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. Marshalltown plays a small but significant role in the life of Ebe Dolliver, a main character in MacKinlay Kantor's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Andersonville" (1955) In 1961, the south side of town was hit by an F3 tornado, causing $1 million (1961 USD) in the town alone. On July 19, 2018, a EF3 tornado with peak winds of 144 mph moved directly through downtown at 4:37 p.m. local time. It destroyed the spire from the top of the courthouse, while heavily damaging or destroying several homes, businesses, and historic downtown buildings. Although there were no fatalities, 23 people were injured. The tornado was on the ground for 23 minutes along a 8.41-mile-long (13.13 km) path of destruction up to 1,200 yards (1,100 m) wide.

History

Henry Anson was the first European settler in what is now called Marshalltown. In 1853 Anson named the town Marshall, after Marshall, Michigan, a former residence of his. The town became Marshalltown in 1862 because another Marshall already existed in Henry County, Iowa. By 1900, Marshalltown had 10,000 residents. Many industries began developing in Marshalltown, like Fisher Controls, Lennox International and Marshalltown Company. Marshalltown plays a small but significant role in the life of Ebe Dolliver, a main character in MacKinlay Kantor's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Andersonville" (1955) On April 23, 1961, the south side of town was hit by an F3 tornado, causing $1 million (1961 USD) in the town alone. On July 19, 2018, a EF3 tornado with peak winds of 144 mph moved directly through downtown at 4:37 p.m. local time. It destroyed the spire from the top of the courthouse, while heavily damaging or destroying several homes, businesses, and historic downtown buildings. The tornado killed one person and injured 12. On August 10, 2020, Marshall Town was hit. by a powerful derecho, which caused extensive damage throughout the city. Over a hundred cars parked near a factory had their windows ripped out by 99 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour) winds. The city was "extensive", particularly to trees, particularly in the first week after the storm; 99 percent restoration was achieved on August 23.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.31 square miles (50.01 km²), of which 19.28 sq miles (49.93 km²) is land. Neighboring counties include Hardin and Grundy to the north, Tama to the east, Jasper to the south, and Story to the west. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Marshalltown has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The city is located on the Missouri River, which runs through the center of the city. It is the only city in the state to be located on a river, which is used as a source of water for the city's water supply. Marshalltown is located near the junction of the Missouri and Missouri Turnpike. It has a population of 2,816. The town is home to the University of Marshall, which was founded in 1876. The university is located in Marshalltown and has a history of being one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was the first city in Marshall County to become a state capital in 1872. It also is the oldest city in Texas, having been established in 1869. The state's first post office opened in 1875. The current mayor of Marshalltown was elected in 1881. The U.N. World Heritage Center is in the city, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Demographics

At the 2010 census there were 27,552 people in 10,335 households, including 6,629 families, in the city. In 2019, 85% of Iowans were non-Hispanic whites, compared to just 59.8% of Marshalltonians. Most of this discrepancy can be explained by the sizable Hispanic population in Marshalltown (30.7% in 2019) The median household income was $35,688 and the median family income was $45,315. The per capita income for the city was $19,113. About 8.8%. of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5%. of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 37.3 years, with 26.1% of residents under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1%. of residents were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7%. were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city is 49.8.% male and 50.2.% female. The city has a population density of 1,442.7 inhabitants per square mile (557.0/km²). There were 10,857 housing units at an average density of 602.2 per squaremile (232.5/km 2). The racial makeup ofthe city was 86.8%, with 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.6%. Asian, 8.6%, Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.6.

Economy

The Big Treehouse is a large tourist attraction located outside of Marshalltown. The city is home to a large number of businesses, many of which are based in the city. The town's economy is dominated by the construction industry, which is one of the city's main sources of income. It also has a number of hotels and restaurants, which are popular with tourists and locals. The biggest employer is the Marshalltown Company, a manufacturer of American tools for many construction and archaeological applications. It is also home to the American Museum of Natural History, which has a large collection of artworks and other works of art from around the world. It was founded in 1872 and is located in the heart of the town, near the town's main square. The museum is located on the site of the former town hall, which was destroyed in the Second World War by a German bombing raid. It has since been rebuilt and is now a popular tourist attraction, especially in the area around the town of Marshall. It's located in an area known for its natural beauty, including a large stretch of land known as the "Big Treehouse" which is located near the city center. The "BigTreehouse" was built in the early 1900s and is a major tourist attraction in the town. The BigTreehouse is located at the base of a hill, which can be seen from the city centre. It can be reached by walking to the north and south sides of the village. It offers a wide variety of attractions, including restaurants, hotels, and a large park, including one that is known as "The Bigtree".

Education

The first schoolhouse in Marshalltown was a log cabin built in 1853. There are six elementary schools, one intermediate school, a Catholic school (PreK6) and Christian school (18), and a middle school (78) There is also Marshalltown High School, with over 1,000 students. The BCLUW Community School District serves some rural areas nearby Marshalltown. The district was established on July 1, 1992 by the merger of the LDF and SEMCO school districts. It serves small portions of the Marshalltown city limits. The school district is part of the Kansas City Public Schools system. It was established in the 1970s. It is one of the largest school districts in the state, with more than 1,200 students. It has been in operation since 1971. It also has a middle and high school, as well as a pre-school and an intermediate school. The high school was founded in 1874. The first teacher was Neary Hoxie, who served as the school's first teacher. In 1874, high school classes were held in an old building on North Center Street. C. P. Rogers was the superintendent of the high school. As of 2020, there are multiple schools in Marshall Town. They include Marshalltown Elementary, Marshalltown Intermediate, and Marshalltown Middle School. They are all in the city limits of Marshalltown, Kansas. They were established in 1971. The elementary school was the first to open. The middle school was opened in 1978.

Infrastructure

U.S. Route 30 bypasses the town to the south, while Iowa Highway 14 runs through the center of town. An expressway, Iowa Highway 330 connects Marshalltown to Des Moines. Marshalltown has bus (Marshalltown Municipal Transit or MMT) and taxicab services. It is also served by Trailways Coach Nationwide. The closest commercial airport is Des Moines International Airport, 53 miles (85.3 km) miles to the southwest. There currently is no passenger rail service in Marshalltown. There is no airport in the county, but a municipal airport serves the county four miles north of the town. The town is located on the Iowa River, which runs through Marshalltown and into Iowa City. It has a population of 2,000 people (as of the 2010 census) and is located in Iowa County, which is in Iowa State Number One. The city is located near the Iowa-Iowa border, about 50 miles (80 km) south of Des Moines, Iowa. The nearest airport is in the city of Iowa City, about 30 miles (50 km) to the west. The county has a total population of 3,000 (or 4,000 in some areas) and a total area of 7,500 (or 8,500 in other areas). The town has a bus service, MMT, and a taxi service, Trailways coach Nationwide. There are no airports in the town, but there is an airport four miles (8 km) north of Marshalltown, and an airport in Iowa City that is about 55 miles (90 km) away.

Sister city relations

Sister city relations include Budyonnovsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia. Minami-Alps, Yamanashi, Japan is also a sister city. The city is located in the Russian province of Krasnodar Krai. It is also located in Russia's Russian Far East region. It has a population of 1.2 million. It was founded in 1881. It's located in Krasnobor, Russia, near the city of Budyon Novgorod. It also has a large population of Russian Far Easterners. It’s located in Stavro-Krasnogorsk, a region of Russia, in the north of the country. It is also in the region of the Russian Far West, near to Krasnovodarsk, in Russia. It  has a large number of Russian Russians living in the area, including many Russian expatriates. it also has many Russian-speaking residents. it has a small population of Russians in the U.S. and other countries. it is also home to a large Russian-American community. it is located in BudyonNov Novorovsk, a city in the Krasnosk region, in northern Russia, on the border with the Republic of Georgia. it. has a number of other Russian-Americans living in Russia, including some Russian expat families. it's also a Russian-Japanese community, with many Russian and American expats living there.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa = 87. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 98. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Marshalltown = 3.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 27,591 individuals with a median age of 39.7 age the population dropped by -0.71% in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,437.18 residents per square mile of area (554.89/km²). There are average 2.45 people per household in the 10,046 households with an average household income of $41,011 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.20% of the available work force and has dropped -2.11% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 28.58%. The number of physicians in Marshalltown per 100,000 population = 130.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Marshalltown = 35.1 inches and the annual snowfall = 31.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 93. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 196. 85 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 8.3 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 43, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa which are owned by the occupant = 64.21%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 51 years with median home cost = $85,440 and home appreciation of 1.35%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $14.28 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,819 per student. There are 16.8 students for each teacher in the school, 289 students for each Librarian and 358 students for each Counselor. 6.41% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.65% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.77% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).

  • Marshalltown's population in Marshall County, Iowa of 11,544 residents in 1900 has increased 2,39-fold to 27,591 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.

    Approximately 50.38% female residents and 49.62% male residents live in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.

    As of 2020 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa are married and the remaining 40.13% are single population.

  • 16.3 minutes is the average time that residents in Marshalltown require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61­–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.

    79.01% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 14.61% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool, 0.75% of the population that commutes using mass transit, including bus, light rail, subway, and ferry. 1.86% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.

  • Of the total residential buildings in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, 64.21% are owner-occupied homes, another 27.05% are rented apartments, and the remaining 8.75% are vacant.

  • The 54.46% of the population in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.

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