At a Glance
Median Income
$45,625
$34,813 per capita
Home Value
$167,000
Zillow: $268,386
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
17.0% smoking rate
How Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain 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
Mountain residents earn a median household income of $45,625 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,813. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain is $167,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,386. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
25.2% of adults in Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population253
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,625
Per Capita$34,813
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$430M
Avg Weekly Wage$876
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,000
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$268,386
Housing Units245
Rent Burden20.3%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation969 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain was built in 1988.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.