Mount Ayr
City in Ringgold County, Iowa
Mount Ayr is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, with 1,623 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,220 ft (372 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Delphos, 6.4 miles SW.
- 1,623residents (2020 Census)
- 1,220 ftelevation · 372 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 601 / sq mipopulation density
- 50854ZIP code
About Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr is a city in and the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,623 at the time of the 2020 census. Mount Ayr is a rural community in southwestern Iowa, 22 miles west of Interstate 35 on State Highway 2. Mount Ayr was founded in 1875 and the community was named in honor of poet Robert Burns’ birthplace in Ayr, Scotland. The “mount” was added to indicate its location on the highest point of land in the area.
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Living in Mount Ayr
- Median household income
- $74,167
- Median home value
- $152,000
- Median rent
- $707/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Mount Ayr had 1,623 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,623 |
|---|---|
| Density | 601 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Ayr at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Ringgold County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,623 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.70 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7141° N, 94.2372° W |
| ZIP code | 50854 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1954480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Ayr
- Delphos6.4 mi SW
- Benton6.5 mi W
- Diagonal8.6 mi NW
- Maloy9.5 mi W
- Kellerton9.8 mi E
- Tingley9.8 mi N
- Redding10.7 mi SW
- Ellston11.0 mi NE
- Beaconsfield11.7 mi NE
- Shannon City12.8 mi N
- Sun Valley Lake12.9 mi NE
- Clearfield14.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Ayr
What county is Mount Ayr in?
Mount Ayr is in Ringgold County, Iowa.
What is the population of Mount Ayr, IA?
1,623 people lived in Mount Ayr at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Ayr, IA?
The ZIP code of Mount Ayr is 50854.
What is the elevation of Mount Ayr?
1,220 feet (372 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Ayr?
Delphos (6.4 mi), Benton (6.5 mi), Diagonal (8.6 mi), Maloy (9.5 mi), Kellerton (9.8 mi).
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