Start with the map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Muscatine customers search.
Google, Maps and AI search in Muscatine
Muscatine SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Muscatine, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Muscatine and nearby places such as Kent Estates and Fruitland.
Places near Muscatine:Kent EstatesFruitland
Local people23,489
Dentist searches480
Employers949
Dental practices19
7/13
of the top 13 plumbers on Muscatine's Google map show no website.
Muscatine in numbers
About 23,500 people call Muscatine city home
The median household income is $58,117, and 66.5% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
23,489people
9,640households
66.5%of homes are owner-occupied
$58,117median household income
Muscatine's business base
There are 949 employer businesses in Muscatine County
71.5% of them have fewer than ten employees (County Business Patterns 2023).
949employer businesses
71.5%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
How big they are
Share of businesses by sector
Firms by trade
19Dental practices
19Law firms
17Residential remodelers
16Landscaping companies
15Plumbing and HVAC contractors
12Auto repair shops
7CPA firms
7Electrical contractors
Working for themselves in Muscatine
In Muscatine, 6.8% of workers are self-employed
Across Muscatine County, 2,318 businesses have no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
6.8%of workers are self-employed
2,318businesses with no employees
What people in Muscatine search for each month
"dentist muscatine" has the most searches of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure
"dentist muscatine" averages 480 searches a month in Iowa; "locksmith muscatine" 50, "auto repair muscatine" 40 and "landscaping muscatine" 30.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist muscatine" | 480 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "locksmith muscatine" | 50 | Busiest month: Dec | – | – | – |
| "auto repair muscatine" | 40 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "landscaping muscatine" | 30 | Busiest month: Apr | – | – | – |
480searches a month for "dentist muscatine": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Oct
Advertisers bid about £5.49 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $7.31 a click.
Google Maps competition in Muscatine
7 of the top 13 plumbers on Muscatine's map show no website
Of the top 13, at least half have 5 reviews or more; their average rating is 4.64. On the same map, 4 of the top 12 HVAC businesses and 1 of the top 6 roofers show no website.
Top Google Maps listings for each trade
Plumber
7 of the top 13 show no website
5 median Google reviews
4.64 average rating
HVAC
4 of the top 12 show no website
4 median Google reviews
4.29 average rating
Roofer
1 of the top 6 show no website
9 median Google reviews
4.38 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
MuscatineUS median
010203040
Plumber 5
HVAC 4
Roofer 9
| Trade | Muscatine | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 5 | 31 |
| HVAC | 4 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 9 | 24 |
Measure your gap
How far are you from the middle of Muscatine's map?
5
reviews behind the Muscatine median for plumbers on the map (5).
Reviews are only one of the signals Google Maps uses.
Out-build the top listings
Fast, well-structured service pages and structured data are often the quickest gains.
Own the whole area
A page each for Kent Estates and Fruitland and the rest of the area around Muscatine, before competitors do.
Muscatine's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
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AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
- 2
The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
- 3
The organic results
Technical fixes, service and area pages, and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Muscatine, Iowa?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 7 of the top 13 plumbers on Muscatine's Google map show no website. Websites for Muscatine businesses
Business openings and closures around Muscatine
Muscatine County saw new establishments open at a rate of 9.195% in 2023
The closure rate was 8.046%; in 2018, 5.565% opened and 6.133% closed.
9.195%new establishment rate
8.046%closure rate
5.565%new establishment rate in 2018
6.133%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
US figures for context
Two figures from the US to read Muscatine's numbers against.
Websites
17%
17% of US small businesses still don't have a website
AI
45%
45% of US consumers say they use ChatGPT or other generative AI tools for local business recommendations
What this means for a Muscatine service business
"dentist muscatine" leads the service phrases Google Ads gives a figure for, at 480 searches a month in Iowa, ahead of "locksmith muscatine" at 50 a month. Around Muscatine, 7 of the 13 results Google Maps returned for "plumber" show no website; it is worth checking that your own listing links to your website. Among those 13 listings, at least half have 5 reviews or more.
Plans for Muscatine businesses
Same plans, same senior team, wherever you are.
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Muscatine FAQs
Questions Muscatine businesses ask
Do you work with businesses in Muscatine?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Muscatine.
How often do people search for a dentist in Muscatine?
"dentist muscatine" averaged 480 searches a month in Iowa in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for landscaping in Muscatine?
Searches for "landscaping muscatine" in Iowa peaked in April 2026 at 70, against an average of 30 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Muscatine?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist muscatine" averages 480 searches a month in Iowa, and 7 of the top 13 plumbers on Google Maps around Muscatine show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How many people live in Muscatine?
About 23,500 people live in Muscatine city (2020–2024).
How competitive is Google Maps for plumbers in Muscatine?
Of the top 13 plumbers on Google Maps around Muscatine, 7 show no website, and at least half of them have 5 reviews or more.
How many people in Muscatine work for themselves?
6.8% of workers in Muscatine city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses are there around Muscatine?
Muscatine County has 949 employer businesses (2023) and 2,318 businesses with no employees (2024).
Nearby areas we cover
Muscatine and its neighbours
Within 7 miles
- Kent Estates3.3 mi
- Fruitland5.9 mi
Other towns we cover nearby
Iowa
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Straight-line distances
First steps for a Muscatine business
- Win the map around Muscatine
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Muscatine's median on Google Maps.
- A page for each place you work
Kent Estates and Fruitland: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Show up in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Muscatine customers ask.
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