Green Mountain is a small town of 190 in Iowa, with a median household income of $58,000
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Strengths:
Green Mountain stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Green Mountain is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Green Mountain city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Green Mountain metro area.
Metric
Green Mountain, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Green Mountain's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.3 /100k
Property Crime
1242.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Green Mountain is served primarily by GMG Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Green Mountain, IA
National Avg
School District
GMG Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Green Mountain sees average highs of 27.7°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Green Mountain has a median home value of $69,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,000.
Green Mountain's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1242.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Green Mountain are operated by GMG Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Green Mountain, IA has a population of 190, a median household income of $58,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Green Mountain averages 27.7°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Green Mountain, Iowa is 190 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Green Mountain: median home $69,200, median household income $58,000, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Green Mountain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
