At a Glance
Median Income
$42,222
$21,417 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
Zillow: $69,220
Median Rent
$621/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.7% smoking rate
How Mystic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mystic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mystic a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mystic residents earn a median household income of $42,222 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,417. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mystic is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,220. Median rent is $621/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.5% of adults in Mystic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mystic has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population257
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,222
Per Capita$21,417
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent$621
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$69,220
Housing Units155
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation956 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Mystic was founded in 1857.
The median home in Mystic was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.