At a Glance
Median Income
$68,676
$33,414 per capita
Home Value
$144,500
Zillow: $143,927
Median Rent
$694/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Ayr a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.0% (72% 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 $143,927. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,739
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,676
Per Capita$33,414
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,500
Rent$694
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$143,927
Housing Units884
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation1,233 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Mount Ayr was founded in 1875.
The median home in Mount Ayr was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.