Mount Union, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
111 Population 653/sq mi density
$48,250 Median Income $19,399 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $217,462 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Union, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,250
36% below
$19,399 per capita
Home Value
$84,500
70% below
Zillow: $217,462
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Union a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 $217,462. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population111
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density653/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$19,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,500
Rent
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$217,462
Housing Units51
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation733 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Union was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.