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Pilot Mound, IA

Iowa

Pilot Mound is a small town in Iowa with a population of 117. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
117 Population 119/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $31,629 per capita
$78,800 Home Value
$556 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,800 home value, $556/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,800
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $556
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.8%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
66% lower than US avg

How Pilot Mound Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population117
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,629
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,759M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$556
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units103
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity42.8%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking14.8%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries9

Is Pilot Mound a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pilot Mound receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pilot Mound offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pilot Mound is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pilot Mound is $78,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Pilot Mound experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches, including 31.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pilot Mound has a population of 117 with a density of 119 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.4%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

117
Total Population
119
People / sq mi
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pilot Mound vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pilot Mound vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pilot Mound is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Pilot Mound vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,629
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
IRS Avg AGI$64,898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,198
County GDP$2,759M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare126
Retail140
Manufacturing40

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,372
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.4 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pilot Mound is $78,800, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,800
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$556
52% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.3%
Housing Units103
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,372
53% above US avg
Effective Rate6.82%
In Pilot Mound, 42.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.8% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pilot Mound vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.8%
33% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.8%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking24.0%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits65.5%
Premature Death10,249/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access83.6%
Healthcare Facilities126
Pilot Mound has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.3 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall31.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates42.1592°N, 94.0183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19187
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.2-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65%
D 33.8%

Winner: Republican by 31.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+87.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density119/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities126
Restaurants82
Retail Stores140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.4 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

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