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Mallard, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
Mallard, IA
At a Glance
How Mallard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mallard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mallard a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mallard residents earn a median household income of $44,625 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,758. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mallard is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,872. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Mallard reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,134/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Mallard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mallard has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.