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Lee County, IA
County in Southeast IALee County is very unique because it has two county seats, Fort Madison and Keokuk. Lee county has a population of approximatly 39,017 people.
One of the county seats is Fort Madison. Fort Madison Iowa is a community of approximatley 11,618. It is a business-oriented city with many historical landmarks. Over the last two centuries, Fort Madison has established itself as a center of trade of industry, retail, and tourism. The community of Fort Madison offers a compelling quality of life to all who choose to settle here. Descendants of those people have built a strong, modern community with all the "good things" in life - arts, recreations and entertainment, quality health care, friendly shopping, breathtaking scenery, and a crime rate so low it's practically non-existent.
The 1990 census sets Fort Madison's population at just under 12,000. Rural residents outside the city limits boost that figure to over 30,000. Fort Madison area offers a variety of retail shopping experiences for consumers. Many businesses are locally owned, assuring you of the finest merchandise at competitive prices, with the kind of "first name basis" customer service available only in a community our size. Students in Fort Madison's public and parochial school systems are representative of Iowa's first-in-the-nation status in education. The community is dedicated to providing the finest education for our young people.
Truly a city in a garden, Fort Madison maintains seven lovely city parks and recreation areas including the 250 acre Rodeo Park and the city's crown jewel, Riverview Park, which provides access to the Mississippi. Lee County maintains several nearby parks, lakes, and recreation areas, and Shimek State Forest, Iowa's largest is located a few miles away. The City Parks and Recreation Department, and the YMCA offer year round programs of activities for all ages, including swimming, at our new municipal pool, and indoors at the YMCA.
Keokuk, the other county seat, is situated on the banks of the rolling Mississippi River. It is a community of about 13,000 friends and neighbors. With its scenic beauty and traditional family values, Keokuk provides the favorable amenities of a small town, along with easy access to larger metro areas. With numerous professional, recreational and social opportunities, along with the absence of "big city" hassles, it's no wonder Iowa and the Midwest have become the place of choice for many families looking to relocate.
Keokuk plays a vital role as one of the tri-state area's economic engines. Diversity is the key to the region's economic base. Manufacturers are situated throughout the region and the service sector has experienced tremendous growth. This strategic location to the Midwestern metropolitan areas, enhanced and supported by a fully developed intermodal transportation system make the tri-state area a first choice for industry.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that Iowa ranks first among the ten Midwestern states in worker productivity, while Iowans are a full 20% more productive than the national average. This strong Midwestern work ethic, along with "business friendly" tax laws, a wide array of state and local financial incentives, easy access to transportation and many natural resources, are just a few of the reasons why the roster and size of companies located in Keokuk, continues to grow.
- County: Lee County, IA
- Region: Southeast IA
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Towns of Lee County, IA
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