At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$27,533 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
Zillow: $168,880
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
17.3% 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Ayr residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,533. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Ayr is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,880. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
4.0% of adults in Mount Ayr hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population93
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density517/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$27,533
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$504M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$168,880
Housing Units52
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation709 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Ayr was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.