Green Mountain, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Marshall County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
105 Population 152/sq mi density
$50,227 Median Income $33,992 per capita
$86,000 Home Value $170,048 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Mountain, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,227
33% below
$33,992 per capita
Home Value
$86,000
69% below
Zillow: $170,048
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Green Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Green Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Mountain residents earn a median household income of $50,227 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,992. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,026 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Green Mountain is $86,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,048. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

9.0% of adults in Green Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population105
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,227
Per Capita$33,992
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$2,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,000
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$170,048
Housing Units82
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,261/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation991 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Green Mountain was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.