Fort Madison
A community guide to Fort Madison in Iowa, the United States.
- Population
- 10,270 residents
- Region
- Iowa
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.6298, -91.3152
Overview
Fort Madison is a populated place in Iowa, the United States. The community supports 10,270 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Iowa. Its position within the broader regional network gives Fort Madison a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Fort Madison offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Iowa: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Fort Madison's residents. Visitors passing through Fort Madison encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Fort Madison sits at approximate coordinates 40.6298 latitude and -91.3152 longitude within Iowa. The terrain and natural features around Fort Madison reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Iowa road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Fort Madison reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Iowa. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Iowa and the United States. Businesses based in Fort Madison draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.