Bachelor's+
25.0%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
1% higher than US avg
How Mahaska Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population40
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$41,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$396M
Commute33 min
Climate
Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Elevation1,600 ft (488 m)
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+92.5%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries5
Is Mahaska a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mahaska receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Mahaska offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Education
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Mahaska experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Mahaska has a population of 40 with a density of 182 people per square mile. The median age is 55.3 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.5%).
Population
55.3yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Mahaska is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $41,880 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $780 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,890 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 220 |
| County GDP | $396M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,100 |
| 17% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 65.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
Mahaska has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 14.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,600 ft (488 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9873°N, 97.3536°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 20157 |