Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine is a city of 23,489 people in Muscatine County, Iowa, founded in 1839.
Why visit Muscatine
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Palms 10, Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, Alexander Clark House and Geneva Golf and Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Muscatine
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Muscatine
Muscatine is a city in and the county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,797 at the time of the 2020 census, an increase from 22,697 in 2000. It is located along the Mississippi River. The local business association states that the name Muscatine is not used by any other community.
From the Wikipedia article Muscatine, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks31
Greenwood Cemetery Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Muscatine, Iowa
1814 Lucas Street, Muscatine
Alexander Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Muscatine, Iowa, listed on the NRHP in Muscatine County
Clark-Blackwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic residence located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States
Downtown Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Muscatine, Iowa
Fair Oaks Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Nationally recognized historic district located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States
J. C. B. Warde House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Laura Musser McColm Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Nationally recognized historic district located in Muscatine, Iowa, United States
Lock and Dam No. 16
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Lock and dam on the Mississippi River near Muscatine, Iowa, USA
Muscatine County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
County courthouse in Iowa, United States of America
Muscatine County Home Dairy Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Muscatine, Iowa, USA
Old Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Iowa
Pliny and Adelia Fay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Muscatine, Iowa
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
The Bagel Shop at Black Pearl Café
Cafe · Bagel, Tea, Sandwich, Cafe · 1.3 mi
413 East 2nd Street, Muscatine
We-Fr 07:30-13:00; Sa-Su 08:00-13:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.7 mi
2110 Park Avenue, Muscatine
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.9 mi
2520 Park Avenue, Muscatine
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Panda Express
Fast food · Chinese · 3.4 mi
3014 Highway 61 North, Muscatine
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:30; Su 10:30-21:00
4 more on the map.
Where to stay5
The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
119 West Mississippi Drive, Muscatine
Travelodge Inn & Suites Muscatine
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
2402 Park Avenue, Muscatine
Churches and places of worship39
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
401 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare3
Map of Muscatine
152 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 1.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 2.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Muscatine (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Muscatine County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muscatine Municipal Airport (MUT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Rock Island 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Davenport 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Iowa City 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Moline 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Bettendorf 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Coralville 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- East Moline 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Burlington 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Galesburg 48 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cedar Rapids 49 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Muscatine Court House, Thug outlaw69 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MuscatineIA FirstPresbyterianChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA GreenwoodCemeteryChapel, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA OldJail, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA SMMcKibbenHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA JCBWardeHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA WelchApartments, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fair Oaks Historic District, Muscatine, Iowa, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- MuscatineIA LauraMusserMcColmHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muscatine County Home Dairy Barn 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander Clark House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA WJosephFullerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Hotel Muscatine, Thug outlaw69 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MuscatineIA WestHillHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA TrinityEpiscopalChurch, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA SinnettOctagonHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA PlinyAndAdeliaFayHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MuscatineIA ClarkBlackwellHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam number 16, US Army Corps of Engineers, Unknown Photographer, Public domain
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