Muscatine County
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- Population
- 42,559
- Area
- 437.44 sq mi (1,132.96 km²), 11.68 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.6
- Households
- 17,345
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $69,396
- Median house value
- $182,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Walking toward a stronger, healthier Muscatine
You don’t need to be a marathon runner to take care of your health. Small, simple choices—like a daily walk or a more nutritious breakfast—can make a meaningful difference in both mental and physical well being.
Fire Safety Week - Charge into fire safety
The Muscatine Fire Department is joining with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and fire agencies across the nation in recognizing Fire Prevention Week, held October 4–10, 2026.
Muscatine Police K9 to receive protective vest
Muscatine Police Department K9 Six will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
A haunted night awaits the brave at Kent Stein Park
Get ready, Muscatine — the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is brewing up a frightfully fun Halloween celebration guaranteed to delight ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and tiny terrors of all kinds.
City park amenities set to close for the season
The City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department announced that the process of closing amenities within the park system in preparation for the winter season will begin this week.