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Is Mona, IA a Good Place to Live?

Mona is a small town of 26 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Mona stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Mona 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 Mona metro area.

Metric Mona, IA National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 100.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mona's violent crime rate is 37.8 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
37.8 /100k
Property Crime
207.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mona is served primarily by St Ansgar Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Mona, IA National Avg
School District St Ansgar Comm School District —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 14.6:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 100.0% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mona sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 47.7 inches of snow per year.

MetricMona, IA
Average High — January21.9°F
Average High — July80.8°F
Annual Precipitation38.4"
Annual Snowfall47.7"

Demographics

MetricMona, IANational Avg
Population26—
Median Age72.238.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)100.0%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 180.0%22.2%
65 and over61.5%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lyle, MN 2 mi Otranto, IA 2 mi Toeterville, IA 5 mi Carpenter, IA 6 mi St. Ansgar, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Mona

Mona, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50472

Mona vs Other Cities

Mona, IA vs Lyle, MN Mona, IA vs Otranto, IA Mona, IA vs Toeterville, IA Mona, IA vs Carpenter, IA Mona, IA vs St. Ansgar, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Mona has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Mona's violent crime rate is 37.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 207.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mona are operated by St Ansgar Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mona, IA has a population of 26, a median household income of N/A, 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.
Mona averages 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 47.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mona, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50472.
The population of Mona, Iowa is 26 with a median age of 72.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mona: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.