Mediapolis, Iowa

Population 1,481

Mediapolis is located in Des Moines County, IA. The population is 1,481, making Mediapolis the 3rd largest city in Des Moines County.

There are 3 public schools in Mediapolis with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Mediapolis is low , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mediapolis is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mediapolis property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mediapolis include Yellow Springs Township, Franklin Township and Benton Township.

Mediapolis Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.6%

Crime Rate

22.95% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 80
  • Violent Crimes: 137
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 434
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

33.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Mediapolis
  • 20.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Mediapolis, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Mediapolis's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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3 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Mediapolis, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 3 permits, 1 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Mediapolis, IA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 5 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $581
  • 1 Bedroom: $664
  • 2 Bedrooms: $874
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,089
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,304

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Environmental Hazards

2 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Mediapolis, IA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Mediapolis, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Mediapolis, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.68°
  • February 27.83°
  • March 42.2°
  • April 53.18°
  • May 63.21°
  • June 72.73°
  • July 76.67°
  • August 73.6°
  • September 66.67°
  • October 54.98°
  • November 43.78°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mediapolis, IA

Earthquakes
Mediapolis, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Mediapolis, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Mediapolis, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Mediapolis, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mediapolis, IA: $52,847

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mediapolis is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.45%
White Collar - 47.55%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Loebsack

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Mediapolis, IA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Mediapolis, IA

1 Retirement Home view all

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