Iowa
Monona is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,618. Residents earn $70,509 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monona 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. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Monona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Monona is $70,509, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Monona is $125,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Monona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,509 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,752 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,956 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $780M |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $125,900 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $229,234 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $682 |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,145 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,542 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0498°N, 91.3911°W |
| County FIPS | 19005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.24 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,190/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 36 |
| Retail Stores | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |