Muscatine is located in the state of Iowa. It is located near the Mississippi River and is part of the Muscatine City. In 2010, the population of Muscatine City was 36,680. Approximately 26.4% of the population were under the age of 18. Another 8.6% of the population was between the ages of 18 and 24. Another 25.7% were between the ages of 25 and 44, and another 13.6% were over the age of 65. Muscatine has a large military presence.
Located on bluffs above the Mississippi River, Muscatine is situated in a picturesque setting. It has 260 degrees of riverfront. Papoose Creek flows through the town's "highland" area, while a creek named "Mad Creek" enters the river in downtown Muscatine. Roads in Muscatine are generally oriented to these ridges and follow a radial pattern.
A famous alumnus of Muscatine City is Mark Twain, who worked at the local newspaper, the Muscatine Journal, during the summer of 1855. Twain was also a famous author. He spent some time in Muscatine while writing the novel "The Sandman," which is set in the town of Muscatine. Besides being a famous writer, Twain also visited Muscatine during a vacation in 1855.
The Muscatine economy is diverse and powerful. According to the Policom Corporation, the city jumped from 419th place in 2004 to 63rd place in 2015. The firm uses 23 different economic factors to determine its rankings. The city has a strong and diverse business community, and several Fortune(r)-ranked companies have their headquarters in Muscatine. One of these is Unity HealthCare.