Where is Muscatine, Iowa, USA?

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Where is Muscatine Located? - Muscatine is a city located in the Muscatine County of Iowa, United States. Muscatine lies between 29.5958 Degrees North latitudes and 90.7195 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Muscatine, Iowa

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Where is Muscatine?: The Google Map showing the location of Muscatine in the U.S. state of Iowa.

Where is Muscatine Located?

Muscatine is a city located in the Muscatine County of Iowa, United States. Muscatine lies between 29.5958 Degrees North latitudes and 90.7195 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Muscatine city is 23797 people and the city has a total area of 18.18 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Muscatine, Iowa Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMuscatine
CountyMuscatine County
StateIowa
State CapitalDes Moines
US RegionMidwest (West North Central)
Latitude41.4245° N
Longitude91.0432° W
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Land Area18.24 sq mi
Water Area1.12 sq mi
Total Area19.36 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)23,797
Population DensityApproximately 1,304 per sq mi
ZIP Codes52761
Area Code563
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code19-54525
Congressional DistrictIowa's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Muscatine

CategoryInformation
Airport NameMuscatine Municipal Airport
IATA CodeMUT
Nearest Major AirportQuad City International Airport
PortMississippi River Port of Muscatine
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 61, Iowa Highway 22, Iowa Highway 92
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Wapello and Burlington areas
Local Transit ServiceMuscaBus public transportation
  • U.S. Highway 61 – Major north–south route connecting Muscatine with Davenport and southern Iowa.
  • Iowa Highway 22 – Regional highway connecting Muscatine with communities along the Mississippi River.
  • Iowa Highway 92 – East–west route providing access across southeastern Iowa.
  • Muscatine Municipal Airport provides general aviation services for the area.

Top Places to Visit in Muscatine, Iowa

Landmark NameType
Muscatine Art CenterMuseum and Cultural Center
Muscatine RiverfrontRiverfront Recreation Area
Pearl City StationHistoric Landmark
Wildcat Den State ParkState Park
Muscatine Aquatic CenterRecreation Facility
Mark Twain Scenic OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Weed ParkPark
Discovery ParkNature Area
Mississippi River TrailRecreation Trail
Muscatine History and Industry CenterMuseum

Driving Distances from Muscatine, Iowa to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
DavenportIowa3040 minutes
Iowa CityIowa3545 minutes
BurlingtonIowa751 hour 20 minutes
Cedar RapidsIowa751 hour 20 minutes
Des MoinesIowa1652 hours 30 minutes
ChicagoIllinois1803 hours
St. LouisMissouri1903 hours
SpringfieldIllinois1502 hours 30 minutes
MadisonWisconsin1703 hours
OmahaNebraska3004 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Muscatine, Iowa

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Kirkwood Community College – Muscatine CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, workforce training, and technical programs
University of IowaPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and liberal arts
St. Ambrose UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, and professional studies
Eastern Iowa Community CollegesPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, technical programs, and workforce development
Western Illinois UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, agriculture, and sciences

Waterbodies Near Muscatine, Iowa

Mississippi River, Muscatine Slough, Mad Creek, Pine Creek, Cedar River tributaries, and nearby southeastern Iowa waterways.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Muscatine

Muscatine Municipal Golf Course, Muscatine High School athletic facilities, Kent Stein Park, Muscatine Aquatic Center, and local recreation complexes.

Muscatine, Iowa — Key Historical Facts

  • Muscatine was founded in the early nineteenth century along the Mississippi River and was originally known as Bloomington.
  • The city was renamed Muscatine in 1849 and became an important river port and commercial center in eastern Iowa.
  • Muscatine became internationally known for pearl button manufacturing during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, earning the nickname "Pearl Button Capital of the World."
  • The Mississippi River played a major role in the city's growth by supporting transportation, trade, and industry.
  • Muscatine developed a diverse industrial base including manufacturing, agriculture, and river-related businesses.
  • Today, Muscatine is recognized for its historic riverfront, manufacturing heritage, parks, cultural attractions, and connection to the Mississippi River corridor.

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