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Mount Ayr, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County
Mount Ayr, IA
At a Glance
How Mount Ayr Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Ayr's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Ayr a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Ayr residents earn a median household income of $68,676 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,414. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 182 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Ayr is $144,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,132. Median rent is $694/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Mount Ayr reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Mount Ayr hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Ayr has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.