Mapleton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
997 Population 635/sq mi density
$52,955 Median Income $38,510 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $175,404 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,955 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $780/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mapleton, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,955
30% below
$38,510 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
59% below
Zillow: $175,404
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Mapleton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mapleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
41%
Rent
67%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mapleton residents earn a median household income of $52,955 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,510. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mapleton is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,404. Median rent is $780/month, with 31.6% 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 1959.

Education

19.0% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population997
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,955
Per Capita$38,510
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$462M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$780
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$175,404
Housing Units611
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,367/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,141 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Mapleton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.