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Mount Union, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
Mount Union, IA
At a Glance
How Mount Union Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Union's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Union a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Union residents earn a median household income of $48,250 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,399. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Union is $84,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,614. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Mount Union reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,921/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Mount Union hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.