Mystic, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 321 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.4%
Males: 177  (55.4%)
Females: 144  (44.6%)
Median resident age:

37.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 52574.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,606 (it was $25,568 in 2000)
Mystic:

$45,606
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,342 (it was $11,846 in 2000)

Mystic city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $64,295 (it was $31,800 in 2000)
Mystic:

$64,295
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $85,184; detached houses: $86,923; mobile homes: $45,430

Median gross rent in 2022: $821.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mystic: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.2%

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  • Races in Mystic, IA (2022)
    • 26879.8%White alone
    • 5115.2%Hispanic
    • 185.4%Two or more races

Races in Mystic detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Mystic, Iowa as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mystic is 122 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (29.2%), American (27.5%), German (12.5%), Croatian (5.8%), Danish (3.3%), Dutch (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/29/1889

Elevation: 899 feet

Land area: 2.93 square miles.

Population density: 110 people per square mile   (very low).

Mystic, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,378 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $959 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (66.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (145.5 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (283.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rathbun, IA (1.8 miles),
Centerville, IA (2.3 miles ),
Plano, IA (2.4 miles),
Numa, IA (2.6 miles),
Moravia, IA (3.2 miles ),
Cincinnati, IA (3.2 miles ),
Exline, IA (3.2 miles),
Udell, IA (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 40.78 N, Longitude: 92.94 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Mystic, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mystic, IA in 2022
Mystic satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +43 (+7.9%).
Most common industries in Mystic, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (16.6%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.2%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Plastics & rubber products (20.9%)
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.9%)
  • Truck transportation (8.2%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Mystic, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.5%)
  • Child care workers (9.5%)
  • Cashiers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)

Average climate in Mystic, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Mystic-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Mystic city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 18.2 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mystic-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 244% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 370.1 miles away from Mystic 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) earthquake occurred 313.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 313.9 miles away from the city 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 301.0 miles away from Mystic center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 418.1 miles away from Mystic center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 309.8 miles away from Mystic center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Appanoose County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mystic topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mystic:

  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CENTERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • APPANOOSE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CENTERVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CENTERVILLE NURSING AND REHAB CE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE SKILLED NURSING AND R (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mystic:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 35 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 46 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 68 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 73 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 93 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Iowa State University (about 94 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • University of Iowa (about 96 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mystic: Mystic (A), Mystic First Responder (B), Mystic Fire Department (C), Mystic City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mystic include: First Christian Church (A), Community Church of Mystic (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Highland Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

61.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Mystic:

Marital status in Mystic, IA
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 48.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 20.1%

For population 25 years and over in Mystic:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mystic, IA (based on Appanoose County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20512
Evangelical Protestant1,67920
Catholic1,0941
Other1061
None7,803-
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: 6
This county:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Appanoose County:

9.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

9.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Appanoose County:

27.7%
Iowa:

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

15.3%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,189$38,2686$200
Streets and Highways 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$800
Totals for Government 2$6,731$40,3867$1,000

Mystic government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $111,000 ($345.79)
    Sewerage: $102,000 ($317.76)
    Local Fire Protection: $81,000 ($252.34)
    Water Utilities: $76,000 ($236.76)
    Financial Administration: $25,000 ($77.88)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($77.88)
    General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($46.73)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($28.04)
    Health - Other: $5,000 ($15.58)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($9.35)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($3.12)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($31.15)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $1,000 ($3.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $62,000 ($193.15)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($3.12)

Mystic government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $85,000 ($264.80)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($18.69)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $23,000 ($71.65)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $47,000 ($146.42)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $76,000 ($236.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $56,000 ($174.45)
    Highways: $39,000 ($121.50)
  • Tax - Property: $75,000 ($233.64)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $39,000 ($121.50)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($9.35)

Mystic government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $515,000 ($1604.36)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $491,000 ($1529.60)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($71.65)

Mystic government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $263,000 ($819.31)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mystic:

  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mystic:

  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mystic:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)

Mystic fatal accident list:

Jun 26, 1998 00:17 AM, 7670, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 154ft / 47.0mTotal length
  • 3,643Total average daily traffic
  • 208Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,643Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Mystic, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mystic, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mystic)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1 1/2 Mi W & 1/2 Mi N (Lat: 40.787500 Lon: -92.966861), Call Sign: KNEL363, Licensee ID: L00024400,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2002, Expiration Date: 02/01/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/08/2013, Registrant: Keith Lain, Rr 1, Mystic, IA 52574

  • Lat: 40.778750 Lon: -92.944444, Call Sign: WRPG243,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2022, Expiration Date: 02/01/2032, Certifier: Justin D Hudson, Registrant: Wireless Usa, 2519 E Mccarty St, Jefferson City, MO 63101, Phone: (573) 659-8228, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • CENTERVILLE, E .75 Mi On Hwy 2 & 5 .25 Mi S (Lat: 40.728611 Lon: -92.854167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WMS308,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6389.96 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2020, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • MYSTIC, 18823 Hwy T 14 (Lat: 40.770472 Lon: -92.941222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQNX682,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2021, Expiration Date: 06/29/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Centerville, E .75 Mi On Hwy 2 & 5 .25 Mi S (Lat: 40.728611 Lon: -92.854167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WQPK996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/17/2022, Expiration Date: 06/18/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • DM05919A, Plano 8.9 Km Wnw (Lat: 40.819722 Lon: -93.045556), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 81.7 m, Call Sign: WROI447,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, 11135.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2021, Expiration Date: 10/19/2031, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • MYSTIC, 5.5 Mi Wnw Of (Lat: 40.819722 Lon: -93.045472), Overall height: 81.7 m, Call Sign: KAO55,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/1995, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/27/1998, Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Rt 1 7 Mi Nw (Lat: 40.850000 Lon: -92.883528), Type: Building, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KJA842,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2000, Expiration Date: 01/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2005, Registrant: Rathbun Recreation Co, Rt 1, Mystic, IA 52574


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Mystic)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 23 took place in 2014, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Mystic, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (43.7%), and Structure Fires (41.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mystic, IA
    • 5943.7%Outside Fires
    • 5641.5%Structure Fires
    • 118.1%Other
    • 96.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mystic, IA
Most common first names in Mystic, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1873.8 years
John1875.4 years
James1775.4 years
Mary1279.3 years
George972.7 years
Robert963.3 years
Joe874.3 years
Charles776.6 years
Anna687.2 years
Margaret680.7 years
Most common last names in Mystic, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Drew873.5 years
Clark767.0 years
Shepard790.4 years
Buban680.0 years
Seddon673.0 years
Padavich666.2 years
Barbaglia678.8 years
Roberts681.3 years
Young680.3 years
Lowe586.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mystic, IA
  • 54.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.7%Electricity
  • 4.8%Utility gas
  • 4.8%Wood
  • 3.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mystic, IA
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%No fuel used


Mystic compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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