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Iron Mountain Lake, MO

Missouri

Iron Mountain Lake is a small town in Missouri with a population of 789. Residents earn $30,395 per year, which is 60% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
789 Population 403/sq mi density
$30,395 Median Income $16,179 per capita
$38,600 Home Value $66,640 Zillow
$715 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
566 Violent Crime/100K 707 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,395 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,600 home value, $715/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $30,395
60% lower than US avg
Home Value $38,600
86% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 566/100K
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent $715
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 43.8%
36% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.1%
22% higher than US avg

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

People

Population789
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$30,395
Per Capita$16,179
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty15.1%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$38,600
Rent$715
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$66,640
Housing Units403
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent566/100K
Property707/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault566/100K
Burglary283/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Uninsured14.6%
Smoking27.8%
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease8.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.1%

Is Iron Mountain Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iron Mountain Lake receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Iron Mountain Lake has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iron Mountain Lake is $30,395, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 15.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iron Mountain Lake is $38,600, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 566 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 707 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.

Education

2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Iron Mountain Lake has a population of 789 with a density of 403 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

789
Total Population
403
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Iron Mountain Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Iron Mountain Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iron Mountain Lake is $30,395, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Iron Mountain Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,395
60% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,179

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.1%
22% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Iron Mountain Lake is $38,600, 86% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $715 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $66,640.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$38,600
86% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$66,640
Median List Price$21,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$21,000
$/Sq Ft$31
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$715
39% below US avg
Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.9%
Housing Units403
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

In Iron Mountain Lake, 43.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.6% of residents lack health insurance. 27.8% are current smokers. 29.5% report depression. 41.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.8%
36% above US avg
Diabetes13.8%
Heart Disease8.3%
High Blood Pressure39.1%
Asthma12.2%
COPD13.0%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.8%
99% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity41.1%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress23.4%
Physical Distress19.9%
Short Sleep44.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.2%
Uninsured14.6%
70% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits41.9%

Food & Exercise

Iron Mountain Lake has a violent crime rate of 566 per 100,000 residents, 49% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 707 per 100,000 (64% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Iron Mountain Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent565.8/100K
49% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault565.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property707.2/100K
64% below US avg
Burglary282.9/100K
Theft424.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 87.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.3%
93% below US avg
High School+67.7%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density403/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.1%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

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