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Mystic, IA
City in Appanoose County, Iowa.
Population
216
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
0
Mystic and its ZIP codes
Mystic at a glance
- Mystic is 28% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appanoose County. PPP loans are for Mystic.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,340
4,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.3M
FY 2026, $7,006 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mystic, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mystic, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Mystic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RathbunCity | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CentervilleCity | 5.2 mi | 4.8 |
| PlanoCity | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| NumaCity | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MoraviaCity | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| CincinnatiCity | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| UdellCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ExlineCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| Promise CityCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| SeymourCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| UnionvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MelroseCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| MoultonCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| AlbiaCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| RussellCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| MillertonCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mystic, IA in?
- Mystic is in Appanoose County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Mystic, IA?
- About 216 people live in Mystic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mystic?
- Nearby places include Rathbun (3.2 mi), Centerville (5.2 mi), Plano (5.6 mi), Numa (6.8 mi), Moravia (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023