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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,333 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,897 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,103 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,118 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,061 |
| County GDP | $2,264M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 88 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,062 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.41% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $92,100 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,918 |
| Census Median Rent | $654 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,062 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.41% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,251/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.4 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 546 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5253°N, 91.4184°W |
| County FIPS | 19111 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.6% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 88 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |