Iowa
Mapleton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 997. Residents earn $52,955 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mapleton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mapleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mapleton is $52,955, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Mapleton is $116,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,955 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $879 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,442 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 299 |
| County GDP | $462M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,800 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $116,400 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,927 |
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,800 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,367/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.2 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1673°N, 95.7909°W |
| County FIPS | 19133 |
Winner: Republican by 45.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |