Montour, IA

Iowa

Montour is a small town in Iowa with a population of 163. Residents earn $95,500 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
163 Population 354/sq mi density
$95,500 Median Income $49,520 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $174,767 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$95,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,500
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $99,600
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
55% lower than US avg

How Montour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population163
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,500
Per Capita$49,520
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,654M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$174,767

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation852 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+90.5%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries3

Is Montour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montour receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Montour stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montour is $95,500, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montour is $99,600, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Montour experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Montour has a population of 163 with a density of 354 people per square mile. The median age is 55.8 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

163
Total Population
354
People / sq mi
55.8yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Montour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.3%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Montour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montour is $95,500, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Montour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,500
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,520
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
IRS Avg AGI$77,315

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)699
County GDP$1,654M

Business (County)

Restaurants47
Healthcare62
Retail80
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Montour is $99,600, 65% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $174,767.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$99,600
65% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$174,767

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,683
34% above US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
In Montour, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Montour vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.0%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access70.8%
Healthcare Facilities62

Crime Rates: Montour vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Montour 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 is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall31.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation852 ft (260 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates41.9803°N, 92.7151°W
County FIPS19157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 17 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+90.5%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density354/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants47
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone85.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

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