At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$25,709 per capita
Home Value
$73,900
Zillow: $175,777
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How Mineral Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mineral's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mineral a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mineral residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,709. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mineral is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,777. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
4.7% of adults in Mineral hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mineral has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population179
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,709
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,900
Rent$1,025
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$175,777
Housing Units109
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Mineral was founded in 1857.
The median home in Mineral was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.