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Montpelier, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Rock Island County County
Montpelier, IA
At a Glance
How Montpelier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montpelier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Montpelier a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Montpelier residents earn a median household income of $69,186 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,662. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montpelier is $253,500 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,395. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Montpelier reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 850/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Montpelier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montpelier has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.