Median Income
$49,200
35% lower than US avg
Home Value
$85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.4%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$552
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
32.0%
158% higher than US avg
How Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population443
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,200
Per Capita$35,000
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty32.0%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$552
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units255
Rent Burden11.1%
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+35.4%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mountain receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mountain has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mountain is $49,200, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The poverty rate of 32.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mountain is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.4% have completed high school.
Mountain has a population of 443 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.3% |
The median household income in Mountain is $49,200, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,200 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| |
| Poverty Rate | 32.0% |
| 158% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 27.3% |
The median home value in Mountain is $85,000, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $552 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $552 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.5% |
| Housing Units | 255 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 623.7 sq mi (1,615.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |