At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$31,629 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
Zillow: $141,498
Median Rent
$556/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Pilot Mound Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pilot Mound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pilot Mound a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pilot Mound residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,629. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pilot Mound is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,498. Median rent is $556/month, with 22.1% 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
9.0% of adults in Pilot Mound hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pilot Mound has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population117
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,629
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,091
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$556
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$141,498
Housing Units103
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation1,096 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pilot Mound was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.