Living in Pilot Mound, Iowa

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pilot Mound · Census data 2020–2024

Pilot Mound has 132 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $58,750 (22% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $75,000.

Pilot Mound is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pilot Mound at a glance

Population
132
Median age
41State: 38.6
Median household income
$58,750State: $75,059
Median home value
$75,000State: $208,000
Homeowners
69.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
Average commute
34 min

Is Pilot Mound a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.

Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pilot Mound

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pilot Mound the median home value is $75,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pilot Mound$75,000
Iowa$208,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Iowa$972
United States$1,413

Pilot Mound median household income

The median household income in Pilot Mound is $58,750 and the income per person is $31,309. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).

Median household income

Pilot Mound$58,750
Iowa$75,059
United States$80,734

Housing in Pilot Mound: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
81
Owner-occupied
69.4%
Renter-occupied
30.6%
Vacant
23.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.13

Pilot Mound demographics

Population
132
Median age
41
Under 18
12.1%
65 and older
23.5%
Households
62
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pilot Mound ›

Education in Pilot Mound

6.4% of adults 25 and older in Pilot Mound have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pilot Mound6.4%
Iowa31.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pilot Mound

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.6%
Average commute
34 minState: 20 min
Work from home
9.3%
Drive alone
81.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
96.8%

Pilot Mound vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pilot Mound132$58,750$75,000—
Fraser148$69,063$147,500—
Boxholm168$49,375$86,500$556
Dayton689$57,500$114,800$523
Ogden1,859$70,268$166,000$733
Stratford735$47,875$89,300$588
Harcourt249$72,708$85,000$550
Boone12,424$69,222$173,000$831
Paton273$63,393$75,000$525

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Living in Pilot Mound: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pilot Mound, IA?

The median household income in Pilot Mound is $58,750, 22% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Pilot Mound?

The median home value in Pilot Mound is $75,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.

Is Pilot Mound, IA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Pilot Mound?

The median age in Pilot Mound is 41 years (Iowa: 38.6).

How long is the commute in Pilot Mound?

The average commute to work in Pilot Mound is 34 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pilot Mound?

The unemployment rate in Pilot Mound is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pilot Mound?

6.4% of adults in Pilot Mound have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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