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Mechanicsville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County
Mechanicsville, IA
At a Glance
How Mechanicsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mechanicsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mechanicsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mechanicsville residents earn a median household income of $76,190 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,181. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mechanicsville is $155,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,286. Median rent is $542/month, with 32.1% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Mechanicsville reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,326/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Mechanicsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mechanicsville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.