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There were 62 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median gross rent was US$744 per month, while the median home value was US$141,600 in July 2026. In July 2026, Iron Mountain had a population of 7,518.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population7,469people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,692EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent654EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.22%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Iron Mountain?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Iron Mountain.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 72.3%, and the vacancy rate was 4.15% in July 2026. 44.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Iron Mountain recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$744/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents54.64 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)776.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent654 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Iron Mountain a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–65%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–68%
Family60%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 47–73%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 145 of 7,469 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,405 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Iron Mountain is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,405 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription87.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,692 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,455 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate4.22 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Iron Mountain?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,455 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,863of €2,722 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,722
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €777
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,863
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Iron Mountain Salary needed to live in Iron Mountain

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Iron Mountain. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Iron Mountain. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents20.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents62 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,527 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Iron Mountain when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesIron Mountain highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Iron Mountain highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents95.63 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time15.95 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportIMT3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Iron Mountain. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Iron Mountain.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -4.44 · Feb -2.06 · Mar 4 · Apr 11.06 · May 19.11 · Jun 24.44 · Jul 26.89 · Aug 25.72 · Sep 21.17 · Oct 13.17 · Nov 4.89 · Dec -1.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00204090 (IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -15.33 · Feb -14.39 · Mar -8.39 · Apr -1.67 · May 5.39 · Jun 11.11 · Jul 13.67 · Aug 12.83 · Sep 8.33 · Oct 1.61 · Nov -4.33 · Dec -10.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00204090 (IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -9.61 · Feb -8.33 · Mar -2.44 · Apr 4.33 · May 11.61 · Jun 17.11 · Jul 19.61 · Aug 18.5 · Sep 14.11 · Oct 7.06 · Nov -0.056 · Dec -6.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 34.54 · Feb 29.21 · Mar 42.67 · Apr 70.87 · May 88.39 · Jun 94.23 · Jul 86.61 · Aug 85.85 · Sep 91.44 · Oct 83.06 · Nov 48.26 · Dec 44.7 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00204090 (IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading95.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation531.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature19.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature6.9 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-5.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Green Bay ±1.8 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±3.0 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 145 is not 1.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.45 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents145 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density382.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,469 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value141,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes72.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available89.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,602 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Iron Mountain

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Draper as an Iron Mountain alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2010 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 4.0 km Iron Mountain+675%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 7,469 Iron Mountain+578%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 1.4% Iron Mountain+317%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,692 Iron Mountain+54%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 4.2% Iron Mountain−43%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Iron Mountain

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Iron Mountain, nearest in population first.

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Gorham7,469 residentsGreenville7,469 residentsKnoxville7,469 residentsCatoosa7,471 residentsRiver Oaks7,467 residentsLeola7,465 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Iron Mountain?

The median gross salary is 3,455 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Iron Mountain?

The unemployment rate is 4.22 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Iron Mountain?

The published population is 7,469 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Iron Mountain?

145 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Iron Mountain a good place to live?

Iron Mountain may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Iron Mountain?

Kingsford is near Iron Mountain. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00204090 (IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWTP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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