Mystic, Iowa is a small city located in Appanoose County with a population of 525 according to the 2010 census. It is ranked #13 out of the 574 cities in Iowa by BestPlaces. Mystic has an overall grade of B+, which includes A+ for amenities and A- for housing. The cost of living in Mystic is about 7% lower than the national average and 6% below the Iowa state average. The median household income is about $45,000, and unemployment rate is 5.5%, both of which are slightly lower than the national average for similar cities. People who live in Mystic enjoy its rural atmosphere, low cost of living, and proximity to larger cities such as Des Moines, IA.
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