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Mount Ayr, IA

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Population
1,637
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,217 ft
Median Home Value
$152,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$707/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,167
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Mount Ayr

Set among the rolling hills of southwest Iowa, Mount Ayr is the welcoming hub of Ringgold County. Life here centers on a classic courthouse square with local shops and a historic Carnegie library, giving the town a quiet, timeless charm. With nearby outdoor spots like Loch Ayr and an easy, neighborly pace, it’s the kind of close-knit community where newcomers quickly feel right at home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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