Mona, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 34.
Males: 23  (69.2%)
Females: 11  (30.8%)
Median resident age:

73.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,136
Mona:

$65,136
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,924

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,881
Mona:

$159,881
IA:

$194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Mona: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (61.5%), American (38.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1170 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (44.0 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (101.8 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (290.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lyle, MN (1.1 miles ),
Otranto, IA (1.7 miles),
Toeterville, IA (2.0 miles),
Carpenter, IA (2.5 miles),
St. Ansgar, IA (2.8 miles ),
Stacyville, IA (2.9 miles ),
Rose Creek, MN (3.1 miles ),
Bolan, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 43.49 N, Longitude: 92.94 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of house value in Mona, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

Mona-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the Mona place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/30/1967, a category F4 tornado 10.6 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mona-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 214.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 436.8 miles away from Mona center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 223.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 249.3 miles away from Mona center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 326.4 miles away from Mona center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 416.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mitchell County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Mona:

  • STACYVILLE COMMUNITY NURSING H (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; STACYVILLE, IA)
  • ST MARKS LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • ADAMS HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; ADAMS, MN)
  • SACRED HEART HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • SACRED HEART CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • 1000 12TH STREET SOUTHWEST (Hospital, about 13 miles away; AUSTIN, MN)
  • ADAMS GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; ADAMS, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mona:

  • Riverland Community College (about 14 miles; Austin, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,321)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 25 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 45 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 59 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Luther College (about 59 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • St Olaf College (about 69 miles; Northfield, MN; FT enrollment: 3,141)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 70 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)

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Cemeteries: Pleasant Hill Cemetery (1), Farley Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Mitchell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

68.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Mona:

Marital status in Mona, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 36.7%

For population 25 years and over in Mona:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mona, IA (based on Mitchell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,36812
Catholic2,3573
Evangelical Protestant1,49111
Other6-
None3,554-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Mitchell County:

4.65 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Mitchell County:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Mitchell County:

27.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mitchell County:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Mona:

  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAUS (1480 AM; 1 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDHL (920 AM; 5 kW; FARIBAULT, MN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mona:

  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KQPR (96.1 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: HOMETOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KYTC (102.7 FM; NORTHWOOD, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KCPI (94.9 FM; ALBERT LEA, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KMSK (91.3 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K252DM (98.3 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: AUSTIN CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • K277AD (103.3 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Mona:

  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)
  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • K43DH (Channel 43; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K45DF (Channel 45; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K49DB (Channel 49; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K51CY (Channel 51; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K53DI (Channel 53; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K55FJ (Channel 55; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K61EU (Channel 61; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • K57EU (Channel 57; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: TELEVIEW SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)

Mona fatal accident list:

Mar 16, 2010 02:08 PM, Us-218, Lat: 43.492453, Lon: -92.943483, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.5mTotal length
  • 4,135Total average daily traffic
  • 905Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,135Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mona, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mona compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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