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Mystic, IA


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Mystic, Iowa

Mystic, Iowa, in Appanoose county, is 66 miles SE of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 144 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. There are 588 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Mystic

In Mystic, about 59% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Mystic than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mystic had a median family income of $29,063.

Political Inclinations

Mystic folks tended to give their money ($450) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Mystic Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Mystic that were owner-occupied was 81%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Mystic has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Mystic, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mystic strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMystic Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMystic Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Mystic Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mystic, IA

Comparing Mystic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built23
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