Mount Union, IA

Iowa

Mount Union is a small town in Iowa with a population of 111. Residents earn $48,250 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
111 Population 653/sq mi density
$48,250 Median Income $19,399 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $195,614 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,250
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $84,500
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.2%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population111
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans73.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$19,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$930M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$195,614
Housing Units51

Health

Obesity38.2%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking16.9%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation733 ft (223 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute42 min
Broadband47.0%
Libraries4

Is Mount Union a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Union receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Mount Union offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Union is $48,250, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Union is $84,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Union experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 31.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mount Union has a population of 111 with a density of 653 people per square mile. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

111
Total Population
653
People / sq mi
37.7yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Union vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Mount Union vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Union is $48,250, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Mount Union vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,250
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,399
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$67,697

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)281
County GDP$930M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare22
Retail24
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.8 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Union is $84,500, 70% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $195,614.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$84,500
70% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$195,614

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.1%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Rate3.25%
In Mount Union, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.2%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate71.4%
Dental Visits66.0%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access59.0%
Healthcare Facilities22
Mount Union has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall31.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation733 ft (223 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density653/sq mi
Coordinates41.0577°N, 91.3914°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19115
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 41 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.2%
52% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density653/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants12
Retail Stores24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.8 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.5%

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