Housing by town in Mills County, Iowa
Mills County, Iowa has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $959 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $826 in 2015–2019 (+16.1%; No measurable change after inflation).
Silver City has the highest median gross rent ($1,188) and Malvern the lowest ($839).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $959 (±$96)
- Households that rent
- 16.5%
- Median household income
- $90,753
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Mills County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | $1,034 | 17.5% | $49,063 | $119,500 | $1,486 |
| Glenwood | $924 | 23.5% | $71,790 | $206,200 | $3,564 |
| Hastings | — | 7.0% | $84,375 | $90,700 | $1,500 |
| Henderson | — | 6.0% | $54,375 | $77,500 | $1,219 |
| Malvern | $839 | 16.5% | $84,223 | $174,700 | $2,538 |
| Pacific Junction | — | 6.3% | — | $149,100 | $1,663 |
| Silver City | $1,188 | 17.5% | $67,250 | $156,800 | $2,452 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 2 people | $27,400 | $45,600 | $73,000 |
| 3 people | $30,800 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 4 people | $34,200 | $57,000 | $91,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,600 | $98,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,150 | $105,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,700 | $113,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,250 | $120,400 |
How the places in Mills County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Mills County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 130 | 115 | 786 | 14,636 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 67 | 88 | 593 | 14,843 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 16 | 109 | 88 | 598 | 14,718 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mills County recorded 16 violent and 88 property crimes, 109 and 598 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Mills County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills County Sheriff's Office | 9,422 | 6 | 42 |
| Glenwood Police Department | 5,296 | 10 | 46 |
ZIP codes in Mills County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51534 | 8,874 | $901 | $246,600 | $93,646 | 17.6% |
| 51551 | 1,842 | $870 | $212,400 | $85,469 | 14.1% |
| 51561 | 1,039 | $1,103 | $388,800 | $113,421 | 12.6% |
| 51571 | 902 | $1,130 | $221,400 | $95,250 | 17.3% |
| 51540 | 372 | $1,309 | $217,700 | $84,375 | 22.0% |
| 51541 | 273 | — | $163,600 | $91,875 | 3.0% |
| 51554 | 194 | — | $392,300 | $102,692 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Mills County
What is the crime rate in Mills County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mills County recorded 109 violent and 598 property crimes per 100,000 residents (16 violent and 88 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mills County has the highest rent?
Silver City has the highest median gross rent, $1,188 (±$664) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mills County has the lowest rent?
Malvern has the lowest median gross rent, $839 (±$59) a month.
What is the median rent in Mills County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Mills County is $959 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mills County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mills County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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