Montrose, IA

Iowa

Montrose is a small town in Iowa with a population of 688. Residents earn $73,333 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
688 Population 569/sq mi density
$73,333 Median Income $33,897 per capita
$92,100 Home Value $175,918 Zillow
$654 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,333 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $654/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,333
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,100
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $654
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.2%
58% lower than US avg

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

People

Population688
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,333
Per Capita$33,897
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$2,264M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,100
Rent$654
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,918
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation546 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+95.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.6%
Libraries5

Is Montrose a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Montrose receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Montrose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Montrose is $73,333, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Montrose is $92,100, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $654 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches, including 18.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Montrose has a population of 688 with a density of 569 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%).

Population

688
Total Population
569
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Montrose vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Montrose vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Montrose is $73,333, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Montrose vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,333
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,897
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
IRS Avg AGI$68,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.2%
58% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare88
Retail108
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Montrose is $92,100, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $654 (44% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,918.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,100
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,918

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$654
44% below US avg
Rent Burden24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,062
16% above US avg
Effective Rate4.41%
In Montrose, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.3%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death9,251/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities88

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Montrose has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall18.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density569/sq mi
Coordinates40.5253°N, 91.4184°W
County FIPS19111
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 91.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%
D 35%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+95.4%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density569/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.6%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities88
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone88.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

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