What are the schools like in Mapleton, IA?

Mapleton is served primarily by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Mapleton?

The median household income in Mapleton, IA is $51,648 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Mapleton, IA?

Mapleton has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.1 inches.

Mapleton, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mapleton, IA affordable or expensive?

Mapleton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mapleton is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,100 and the median rent is $691 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mapleton, IA?

Mapleton has a violent crime rate of 127.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 835.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mapleton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Mapleton is a small town of 923 in Iowa, with a median household income of $51,648 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Mapleton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mapleton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mapleton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.4

Mapleton's overall cost of living index is 87.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mapleton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mapleton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$691	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,648	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mapleton's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.7 /100k

Property Crime

835.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mapleton is served primarily by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mapleton, IA	National Avg
School District	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mapleton sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 32.2 inches of annual precipitation and 31.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mapleton, IA
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	32.2"
Annual Snowfall	31.1"

Demographics

Metric	Mapleton, IA	National Avg
Population	923	—
Median Age	56.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	30.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Danbury, IA 6 mi Smithland, IA 8 mi Rodney, IA 9 mi Castana, IA 9 mi Ute, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Mapleton

Mapleton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51034

Mapleton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mapleton, IA affordable or expensive?

Mapleton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mapleton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,100 and median rent is $691/month.

What is the crime rate in Mapleton, IA?

Mapleton's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 835.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mapleton?

Public schools in Mapleton are operated by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mapleton, IA a good place to live?

Mapleton, IA has a population of 923, a median household income of $51,648, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mapleton?

Mapleton averages 27.7°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.2 inches with about 31.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mapleton?

Mapleton, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51034.

What is the population of Mapleton?

The population of Mapleton, Iowa is 923 with a median age of 56.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mapleton?

Key numbers for living in Mapleton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $102,100, median household income $51,648, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mapleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.