Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison: city and county seat in Lee County, Iowa
About
Fort Madison is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,051 and a population density of 323 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,263 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Madison
| Population | 10,263 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 52627 |
| Phone Area Codes | 319 |
| Area | 34.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6298,-91.3152 |
| Altitude | 528 feet / 161 meters |
| Capital city | Fort Madison is capital of Lee County |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:05:26 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 300 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Madison is located at 40°37'47"N 91°18'55"W (40.6297600, -91.3151500).
Fort Madison map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Fort Madison decreased by 7.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,051 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,028 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,046 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,784 | -2.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,721 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,709 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,643 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,497 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,381 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,321 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,263 | -0.57% | estimation process |
People born in Fort Madison (16)
People born in Fort Madison, including football player and coach, basketball coach, track coach, college athletics administrator Ike Armstrong, actor Dennis O'Keefe, basketball player/coach Ryan Bowen, .
More notable people
- Thomas M. Hoenig (American economist) he was born in 06/09/1946
- Todd Farmer (American screenwriter) he was born in 21/11/1968
- Aloysius Schulte (Catholic priest of the Diocese of Davenport who was the first president of St. Ambrose University.) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Patty Judge (46th Lieutenant Governor and former Secretary of Agriculture for the U.S. State of Iowa.) she was born in 02/11/1943
- Dick Klein (American basketball player) he was born in 16/09/1920
- Frank Winters (American basketball coach) he was born in 31/03/1894
- John Hamilton (Republican politician from the U.S. state of Kansas) he was born in 01/01/1892
- Mark W. Balmert (U.S. Navy rear admiral) he was born in 24/11/1954
- James Duderstadt (American academic administrator) he was born in 05/12/1942
- Lowell Junkins (American politician and candidate for governor of Iowa) he was born in 09/03/1944
- Bobbie Moline-Kramer (American artist) she was born in 04/11/1946
- Virginia Harper (civil rights activist) she was born in 23/12/1929
- Carl Walters (American glass sculptor) he was born in 19/06/1883
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Madison, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154378 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington (IA) | 52655-0180 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Madison, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Madison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison Post Office | Fort Madison (IA) | 52627 |
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Keokuk | 10,090 | City in Iowa, USA |
| West Point | 916 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Donnellson | 846 | Human settlement in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Montrose | 768 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Houghton | 135 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Franklin | 132 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
| Saint Paul | 123 | City in Lee County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Madison distances to largest Iowa cities