Montour, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
163 Population 354/sq mi density
$95,500 Median Income $49,520 per capita
$99,600 Home Value $185,540 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,500 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Montour, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,500
27% above
$49,520 per capita
Home Value
$99,600
65% below
Zillow: $185,540
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
39% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Montour Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
35%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montour a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montour residents earn a median household income of $95,500 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,520. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Montour is $99,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,540. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

20.4% of adults in Montour hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montour has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population163
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,500
Per Capita$49,520
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,600
Rent
Ownership98.9%
Zillow$185,540
Housing Units106
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation852 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Montour was founded in 1864.
The median home in Montour was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.