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Green Mountain, IA

Iowa

Green Mountain is a small town in Iowa with a population of 105. Residents earn $50,227 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
105 Population 152/sq mi density
$50,227 Median Income $33,992 per capita
$86,000 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,227 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,000 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,227
33% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,000
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.9%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

How Green Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population105
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,227
Per Capita$33,992
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,317M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units82
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Uninsured8.0%
Smoking13.4%
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries7

Is Green Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Green Mountain receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Green Mountain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Green Mountain is $50,227, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Green Mountain is $86,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Green Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Green Mountain has a population of 105 with a density of 152 people per square mile. The median age is 63.3 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

105
Total Population
152
People / sq mi
63.3yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Green Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Green Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Green Mountain is $50,227, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Green Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,227
33% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,992
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
IRS Avg AGI$66,742

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,026
County GDP$2,317M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare101
Retail116
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,348
24% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Green Mountain is $86,000, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,000
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.5%
Housing Units82
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,348
24% above US avg
Effective Rate5.06%
In Green Mountain, 41.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.4% are current smokers. 21.5% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Green Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.9%
31% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma9.7%
COPD4.9%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.4%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.2%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Uninsured8.0%
7% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits70.0%
Premature Death9,261/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access82.6%
Healthcare Facilities101
Green Mountain has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches
14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates42.1019°N, 92.8196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19127
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.6-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57%
D 41.4%

Winner: Republican by 15.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density152/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants83
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.3 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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