Mingo, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
373 Population 602/sq mi density
$61,806 Median Income $34,390 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $325,083 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,806 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $691/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mingo, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,806
18% below
$34,390 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
57% below
Zillow: $325,083
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Mingo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
43%
Rent
59%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mingo a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mingo residents earn a median household income of $61,806 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,390. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mingo is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,083. Median rent is $691/month, with 18.5% 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 1971.

Education

13.3% of adults in Mingo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mingo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population373
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density602/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,806
Per Capita$34,390
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,523M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$691
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$325,083
Housing Units154
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,112/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation877 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Mingo was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.