At a Glance
Median Income
$91,552
$34,428 per capita
Home Value
$418,900
Zillow: $588,912
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.4% smoking rate
How Mona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mona residents earn a median household income of $91,552 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,428. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mona is $418,900 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $588,912. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
22.5% of adults in Mona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mona has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,647
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,552
Per Capita$34,428
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A
Home Value$418,900
Rent
Ownership96.8%
Zillow$588,912
Housing Units533
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation5,127 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mona was founded in 1852.
The median home in Mona was built in 2000.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.