Mediapolis, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,930 Population 1,608/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $34,748 per capita
$167,300 Home Value $225,502 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,300 home value, $968/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mediapolis, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$34,748 per capita
Home Value
$167,300
41% below
Zillow: $225,502
Median Rent
$968/mo
17% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.3%
2% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Mediapolis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
59%
Rent
83%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mediapolis a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mediapolis residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,748. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mediapolis is $167,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,502. Median rent is $968/month, with 32.5% 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 1964.

Education

34.3% of adults in Mediapolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mediapolis has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,930
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,608/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$34,748
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$167,300
Rent$968
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$225,502
Housing Units901
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation772 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mediapolis was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.