McIntire, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
95 Population 94/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $21,754 per capita
$63,200 Home Value $203,831 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,200 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

McIntire, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$21,754 per capita
Home Value
$63,200
78% below
Zillow: $203,831
Median Rent
$669/mo
42% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How McIntire Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
22%
Rent
58%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McIntire a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McIntire residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,754. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McIntire is $63,200 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,831. Median rent is $669/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.

Education

5.9% of adults in McIntire hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McIntire has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population95
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$21,754
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,200
Rent$669
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$203,831
Housing Units61
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,183/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,273 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in McIntire was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.