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Mingo

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Mingo

Total population

328

Median home value

$144,300

19.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$71,000

Mingo$71k
National$74k
Elevation255 m
Land area1.57 km²
Weather56°F · Patchy Fog
Coordinates41.77°, -93.28°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
255 m
Area
1.57 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Mingo is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 302 at the time of the 2020 census.

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History & geography

History

Mingo was platted in 1884. It is named from Mingo, Ohio, a city name derived from the historic Iroquoian Mingo people. The city was originally established as a coal mining community, along with many of its neighboring communities.

Geography

Mingo is located at (41.767764, -93.283772). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
41.4
Median home value
$144,300
Housing units
145
Poverty rate
3%
Unemployment
0.5%

Race & ethnicity

White
97%
Black
1.2%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.7662
Longitude
-93.2825
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight
56°F
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
78°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wednesday Night
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
73°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
55°F
Chance Rain Showers
Friday
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Mingo, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.7%
Diabetes
9.2%
Adult obesity
37.3%
Binge drinking
22.8%
Adult smoking
15.5%
No leisure activity
22%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
37,742
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,395
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    1,270
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,089
  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    937
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    933
  • American Goldfinch
    Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    827
  • Killdeer
    Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    786
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    773

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
2
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
    Elementary · Colfax · 391 students · 13.5:1 ratio
  • Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
    High · Colfax · 333 students · 12.3:1 ratio
  • Baxter High School
    High · Baxter · 256 students · 25.6:1 ratio
  • Baxter Elementary School
    Elementary · Baxter · 230 students · 14.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
3
Largest magnitude
3.3
Largest event
2025-06-25

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES