Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include Lowell E. Walter House and State Savings Bank. Quasqueton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Quasqueton beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 529 in 1880, 570 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1981 and 3 maps from 1903 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Quasqueton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Quasqueton.
The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (19%), Independence (9%) and Waterloo (9%). Employers in Quasqueton added 35 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 71. In Quasqueton, the mean commuting time is 27 minutes, where Iowa’s towns sit at 19 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Quasqueton: 13% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Quasqueton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 4.2% in value. In Quasqueton, 87% of households own their home, above both Iowa’s towns (70%) and U.S. towns (73%). The rent at the middle of the market for Quasqueton comes to $750 a month.
| Quasqueton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $750 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 9° and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For Quasqueton, the risk rating from FEMA is 64 of 100. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Quasqueton after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2013. FEMA puts 47% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 21% to drought. Also worth knowing: the national flood insurance program has paid 3 claims here since 1999.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among adults in Quasqueton, 21% have been diagnosed with depression. This Iowa town tracks Iowa closely on all 32 CDC measures. Two figures for adults locally: 30% feel lonely, 16% smoke cigarettes.
| Quasqueton | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 32% | 36% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
One park or preserve covers 5 acres in Quasqueton.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veteran's Memorial Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Quasqueton; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Quasqueton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Quasqueton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Quasqueton on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Iowa, United States
Quasqueton is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 570 at the time of the 2020 census. Just northwest of the town is Cedar Rock, a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is maintained by the state as a museum.
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Quasqueton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
