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Mount Ayr, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Mount Ayr is a small town in Indiana with a population of 93. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
93 Population 517/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $27,533 per capita
$88,500 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,000
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population93
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$27,533
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$504M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units52
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking17.3%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute14 min
Broadband40.0%
Libraries6

Is Mount Ayr a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Ayr receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Ayr offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Ayr is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Ayr is $88,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Ayr experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 25.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mount Ayr has a population of 93 with a density of 517 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

93
Total Population
517
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57%
Female 43%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Ayr vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Ayr vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Ayr is $45,000, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Mount Ayr vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,000
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,533
Avg Weekly Wage$936
IRS Avg AGI$63,377

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)291
County GDP$504M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare12
Retail40
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,950
16% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.1 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Ayr is $88,500, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,500
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.5%
Housing Units52
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,950
16% below US avg
Effective Rate3.33%
In Mount Ayr, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Ayr vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate70.6%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.7%
Dental Visits60.4%
Premature Death10,914/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access19.1%
Healthcare Facilities12
Mount Ayr has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall25.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density517/sq mi
Coordinates40.9523°N, 87.2990°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.7%
D 20.8%

Winner: Republican by 57 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+81.3%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density517/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access40.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants25
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.1 min
Drive Alone94.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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