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Montezuma, IA
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Montezuma, IA
At a Glance
How Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montezuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $63,375 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,527. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montezuma is $157,800 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,357. Median rent is $843/month, with 36.7% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Montezuma reports 289 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,575/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montezuma has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.