Montezuma, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,257 Population 509/sq mi density
$63,375 Median Income $34,527 per capita
$157,800 Home Value $297,050 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,375 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $843/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Montezuma, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,375
16% below
$34,527 per capita
Home Value
$157,800
44% below
Zillow: $297,050
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
56%
Rent
72%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.7% (142% 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 $297,050. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,257
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,375
Per Capita$34,527
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,800
Rent$843
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$297,050
Housing Units666
Rent Burden36.7%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation946 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Montezuma was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.