Maquoketa, Iowa

About Maquoketa

Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Maquoketa is a close-knit town, home to 6,064 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Maquoketa is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,342 residents per square mile.

📰 Maquoketa News Today

• TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Five-Race Iowa Swing Begins With Hawkeye 100 at Maquoketa World of Outlaws · Aug 18
• Obituary information for Madison Kay Lapke Carson Celebration of Life Center · Aug 14
• Thousands without power after high winds rage through area; Maquoketa declares emergency kwqc.com · Aug 11
• Maquoketa declares local disaster after Tuesday morning storms KCRG · Aug 11
• Deanna Sue Sprosty Obituary | Carson Celebration of Life Center | Maquoketa, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Maquoketa Unique

• The only place in America named Maquoketa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,064.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Maquoketa

• China Cafe — chinese
• Godfather's Pizza — pizza
• La Casa de Pancho — mexican
• Mega's Grill and Eatery
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Clinton Engines Museum · Museum
• Jackson County Historical Society Museum · Museum
• Hurstville Interpretive Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Maquoketa

• Blackhawk Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bridgeport Canoe Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
• City Ball Park reviews ★
• Crawford Park reviews ★
• Fifth Ward Park reviews ★
• First Ward Park reviews ★
• Glovik Community Park reviews ★
• Horseshoe Pond County Park reviews ★
• Hurstville Lime Kilns reviews ★
• Hurstville Marsh reviews ★
• Little Bear Park reviews ★
• Meadowbrook Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Maquoketa

• Briggs Elementary School
• Cardinal Elementary School
• Maquoketa Community High School
• Maquoketa Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Jackson County Regional Health Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Maquoketa

🏘️ Nearby Communities