Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Mondamin is a small town in Iowa with a population of 378. Residents earn $71,750 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mondamin receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Mondamin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mondamin is $71,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Mondamin is $90,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Mondamin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches, including 45.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,750 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,246 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $103,197 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 685 |
| County GDP | $1,898M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,947 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.72% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $90,000 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,302 |
| Median List Price | $55,000 |
| Median List Price | $55,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $11 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,947 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.72% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,802/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.8 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,023 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7100°N, 96.0215°W |
| County FIPS | 31177 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |