Mount Ayr is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States.

[3][4] Mount Ayr is a rural community in southwestern Iowa, 22 miles west of Interstate 35 on State Highway 2.

The “mount” was added to indicate its location on the highest point of land in the area.

[5] Mount Ayr is at the intersection of US Route 169 and Iowa Highway 2.

There were 822 housing units at an average density of 307.9 per square mile (118.9/km2).

37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 856 housing units at an average density of 338.4 per square mile (130.7/km2).

34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Local places for recreation include: Mount Ayr is the home of the Mount Ayr Community School District, which serves Mount Ayr, Beaconsfield, Benton, Delphos, Ellston, Kellerton, Maloy, Redding, Tingley, and portions of Clearfield.

The drama department of Mount Ayr Community High School (MACHS) has produced several students who have played at district and state competitions.

For population 25 years and over in Mount Ayr: Judge Lewis Field, located two miles southeast of Mount Ayr 40°42′23″N 94°13′13″W / 40.70639°N 94.22028°W / 40.70639; -94.22028 and FAA Identified as 1Y3, is a small airport serving single-engine aircraft, operated by the city of Mount Ayr.