At a Glance
Violent Crime
366/100K
3,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Mahaska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mahaska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mahaska a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Mahaska reports 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,194/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Mahaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mahaska has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$41,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$396M
Avg Weekly Wage$780
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$92,432
Housing Units44
Rent Burden20.7%
Crime
F
Violent366/100K
Property3,194/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death7,565/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,600 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband22.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Mahaska was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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