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Montrose, IA
City in Lee County, Iowa.
Population
744
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
615
ZIP codes
0
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,250 a year, 12% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,500 (50% below Iowa) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Montrose, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montrose, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$103,500
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Irish Americans (115), Italian Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,750
13,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,286
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $7,050 per person
How people get to work
Montrose, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle4.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
626
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montrose, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nauvoo, ILCity | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| SanduskyCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| MooarCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort MadisonCity | 7.4 mi | 9.6 |
| ArgyleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| KeokukCity | 8.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Niota, ILCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| St. Francisville, MOCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Hamilton, ILCity | 9.7 mi | 3.6 |
| FranklinCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| DonnellsonCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Alexandria, MOCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Warsaw, ILCity | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| Wayland, MOCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Elvaston, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Pontoosuc, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, IA in?
- Montrose is in Lee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Montrose, IA?
- About 744 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include Nauvoo, IL (2.2 mi), Sandusky (4.8 mi), Mooar (6.8 mi), Fort Madison (7.4 mi), Argyle (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023