MarathonIA
A town of 234. A typical home worth about $99K.
What makes Marathon stand out
The thing Marathon does most differently from other towns.
234 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Marathon’s report card
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The data
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A typical Marathon home is worth about $99K
The typical Marathon home is worth about $99,000, up 2.8% in a year, 59% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Marathon
Most working residents leave Marathon for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Storm Lake (12%), Laurens (11%) and Spencer (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Marathon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Marathon is
Marathon beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Marathon | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.3% | 84.1% |
99% of working residents leave Marathon for work
Where Marathon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Marathon
City in Iowa, USA
Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 at the time of the 2020 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon. From 1996 to 2017, every year in June, a marathon, half-marathon and 5k were held in the city. It was USA Track and Field certified and sanctioned, allowing participants to be eligible to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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- Population
- 230
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,391 ft
- ZIP code
- 50565