Iowa
Grand Mound is a small town in Iowa with a population of 554. Residents earn $84,286 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grand Mound receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Grand Mound stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Grand Mound is $84,286, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Grand Mound is $150,500, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Grand Mound experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 39.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,286 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,076 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,940 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,498 |
| County GDP | $2,951M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 128 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $150,500 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,061 |
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,438 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,790/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8237°N, 90.6507°W |
| County FIPS | 19045 |
Winner: Republican by 18.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 128 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |