Iowa
Mallard is a small town in Iowa with a population of 268. Residents earn $44,625 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mallard receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mallard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mallard is $44,625, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 22.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mallard is $55,400, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Mallard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,625 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,758 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,570 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 265 |
| County GDP | $642M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.14% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 5.1% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |
| Census Median | $55,400 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $144,872 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.14% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,324/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9394°N, 94.6834°W |
| County FIPS | 19151 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.7% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.4% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 5.1% |
| Work from Home | 0.8% |