Mondamin, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
378 Population 840/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $32,246 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $213,892 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $919/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mondamin, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,750
5% below
$32,246 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $213,892
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Mondamin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
32%
Rent
79%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mondamin 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

Mondamin residents earn a median household income of $71,750 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,246. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 685 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mondamin is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,892. Median rent is $919/month, with 27.1% 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 1953.

Education

16.0% of adults in Mondamin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mondamin has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density840/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$32,246
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,898M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$919
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$213,892
Housing Units194
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.3 in/yr
Elevation1,023 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mondamin was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.