Mount Ayr at a glance: local facts and sources
Mount Ayr, Iowa, has a population of about 1,686 and sits in Ringgold County. 1 2 Mount Ayr is about 351 straight-line miles from Chicago, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, Des Moines Intl Ap, is about 64 miles away.
Around Mount Ayr, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Maryville, MO (about 11,879 people, 42 miles southwest), Indianola (about 15,467 people, 57 miles northeast), Norwalk (about 10,135 people, 60 miles northeast), and Waukee (about 18,990 people, 65 miles north). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Mount Ayr crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
How Mount Ayr projects use a mobile commercial kitchen trailer
Owners of an onsite construction project in Mount Ayr often ask for the kitchen first, because a construction site without food service struggles to hold a full crew.
Onsite construction near Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr is a small town, and a large onsite construction crew can outnumber what its restaurants serve in a day. A portable kitchen trailer parked at the construction site solves lunch, with a shower trailer for longer jobs.
Where a Mount Ayr crew stays and eats
With Maryville about 42 miles southwest, a Mount Ayr project has nearby lodging but a long lunch break. Renting a kitchen, cold storage and restrooms for the onsite construction crew keeps people on the job.
Hospital and care-home continuity around Mount Ayr
Dallas County Hospital in Dallas County, about 68 miles from Mount Ayr, is the nearest hospital in our records. If a hospital or care-home kitchen in this part of Ringgold County closes for repair, a portable kitchen trailer with a dishwashing trailer keeps patient and staff meals going.
Storm and disaster response in the Mount Ayr area
Neighboring Dallas County has a record for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4784-IA) (2024-05-20). A storm like that reaches Mount Ayr too, and recovery crews staging there need meals, cold storage and sanitation.
Events near Mount Ayr
Iowa State Fair (2026-08-13 to 2026-08-23) in Des Moines, about 69 miles from Mount Ayr, draws crowds that stretch local catering. Authorized caterers can add a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer and restroom trailers as temporary capacity.
Weather planning for Mount Ayr
The nearest NOAA station (64 miles away) shows 13.8°F January nights, so a Mount Ayr job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Mount Ayr institutions that depend on foodservice
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 3 Listed in Des Moines, about 69 miles from Mount Ayr.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Dallas County Hospital
610 Tenth Street, Perry, IA 50220. critical access hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 4 Listed in Dallas County, about 68 miles from Mount Ayr.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Hospitals in Mount Ayr, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For a confirmed kitchen outage or approved renovation, plan patient and staff foodservice continuity with the hospital facilities and nutrition teams. Matching equipment for Mount Ayr: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for Mount Ayr
CMS verifies the hospital listing and address. It does not prove a kitchen breakdown, renovation, procurement requirement, equipment capacity or prior rental. Date meaning: CMS dataset modification date, not a hospital incident date.
What has happened in Mount Ayr: sourced records
Iowa State Fair
2026-08-13 to 2026-08-23 at Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. 5 Listed in Des Moines, about 69 miles from Mount Ayr.
Documented event schedule / edition; rental use not established
Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4942-IA)
Polk County: severe storm, incident 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-04, declared 2026-09-01. 6 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Polk County page, about 75 miles from Mount Ayr.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Creek Access Steps & Shelter 0% complete
Polk County Conservation Board. Worksheet 286, disaster 4784, G - Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items; obligated 2026-02-12. 7 Recorded for West Des Moines, about 66 miles from Mount Ayr.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4784-IA)
Dallas County: severe storm, incident 2024-05-20 to 2024-05-31, declared 2024-05-24. 8 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Dallas County page, about 68 miles from Mount Ayr.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Events in Mount Ayr, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named event is a real planning context for authorized caterers and vendors. Confirm vendor approval, meal volumes, cold storage and sanitation needs rather than assuming an equipment order. Matching equipment for Mount Ayr: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these events sources for Mount Ayr
Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Mount Ayr: Three operating blocks: August 27–30, September 3–7, September 10–13. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Mount Ayr: Closed Tuesdays and September 9; consult operating-day schedule. Published event dates do not establish a rental transaction, current procurement, present equipment availability, or an approved trailer position. Use the edition-specific schedule. Date meaning: Published dates for the named event edition; operating days and hours may vary.
Disaster declarations in Mount Ayr, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Mount Ayr: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Mount Ayr
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Funded repair projects in Mount Ayr, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Mount Ayr: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Mount Ayr
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Historic and outdoor sites in Mount Ayr
Cottonwood Recreation Area
Campground, Polk County; Saylorville Lake Administration Office, JOHNSTON, IA 50131. Recreation.gov, updated 2026-02-25. 9 Facility near West Des Moines, about 66 miles from Mount Ayr.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Camps and recreation sites in Mount Ayr, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For an authorized group camp, organized outdoor event or maintenance crew, confirm whether temporary meal production, cold storage or hygiene support is needed. Matching equipment for Mount Ayr: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these camps and recreation sites sources for Mount Ayr
A campground listing is not permission for a commercial kitchen trailer, vendor activity, dumping, generator use or a group event. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance. Check the current facility page. Date meaning: Recreation facility record update, not a rental booking.
Mount Ayr climate and seasonal equipment planning
Climate normals: Des Moines Intl Ap station
January mean low 13.8°F, July mean high 85.6°F, 36.55 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 10 This station is about 64 miles from Mount Ayr, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Mount Ayr, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Warm-season normals support checking refrigeration capacity, shade and backup power. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Mount Ayr: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Mount Ayr
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Mount Ayr, Iowa, Mount Ayr: GeoNames: Mount Ayr, Iowa: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Ringgold County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Broadlawns Medical Center, Mount Ayr: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Dallas County Hospital: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Iowa State Fair, Mount Ayr: University of Iowa / Iowa State Fair participation: Iowa State Fair — official dates and visitor information. ↩
- Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4942-IA): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Creek Access Steps & Shelter 0% complete, Mount Ayr: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4784-IA): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Cottonwood Recreation Area, Mount Ayr: Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database: RIDB facility, directions and media records, additional source (published or updated 2026-02-25). ↩
- Climate normals: Des Moines Intl Ap station: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
Trailer services rentals in Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr trailer rental questions
Could a storm like Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4784-IA) affect meals in Mount Ayr?
It is in the records for Dallas County (2024-05-20). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near Mount Ayr in your records?
Dallas County Hospital in Dallas County, about 68 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does Mount Ayr get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 13.8°F January nights and 85.6°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
Which trailers are used on a construction site in Mount Ayr?
Construction site and onsite construction crews in Mount Ayr use a mobile commercial kitchen trailer for hot meals, a shower trailer and restroom trailer for hygiene, and a laundry trailer and bunk bed sleeper trailers when crews stay on the job.
Mount Ayr portable kitchen trailer pricing estimates
Budgeting a Portable Kitchen Trailer rental in Mount Ayr? The table below shows estimated starting prices for each trailer type and rental period, calculated for Mount Ayr.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Mount Ayr, IA24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,215 | from $5,215 | from $5,215 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,215 | from $5,215 | from $5,215 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,350 | from $1,980 | from $2,085 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Mount Ayr, IA13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,125 | from $4,170 | from $2,605 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,170 | from $5,215 | from $4,170 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,170 | from $5,215 | from $4,170 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Mount Ayr, IA20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,125 | from $3,650 | from $2,290 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Mount Ayr, IA: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a below regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (351 miles to Chicago, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Nearby locations around Mount Ayr
The Mount Ayr page is one of many. We also coordinate mobile commercial kitchen trailer and portable kitchen trailer rentals near Mount Ayr in these places: Iowa, Clarinda, IA, Corydon, IA, Atlantic, IA, Windsor Heights, IA, Knoxville, IA, Glenwood, IA, Bloomfield, IA, Centerville, IA, Carroll, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Dallas County, IA, Urbandale, IA, Des Moines, IA, Polk County, IA, Ankeny, IA, Pottawattamie County, IA, Council Bluffs, IA, Ames, IA, Story County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Johnson County, IA, Iowa City, IA, Cedar Falls, IA.
Mount Ayr sits among many smaller communities. Portable kitchen trailer rentals can also be coordinated near these towns and villages around Mount Ayr, listed with approximate distance from the center of Mount Ayr: Lamoni (17 mi), Grant City, MO (18 mi), Lenox (21 mi), Creston (25 mi), Leon (26 mi), Bedford (26 mi), Corning (33 mi), Albany, MO (33 mi), Bethany, MO (33 mi), Osceola (33 mi), Stanberry, MO (38 mi), Princeton, MO (41 mi), Villisca (41 mi), Maryville, MO (42 mi), Clarinda (42 mi).
Further out from Mount Ayr, we also hear from construction sites and facilities near Greenfield, Winterset, Corydon, King City, MO, Chariton, Earlham, Stuart, Trenton, MO, Red Oak, Terre Haute, MO, Indianola, Gallatin, MO, Maysville, MO, De Soto, Van Meter. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Mount Ayr.
Rental facts for Mount Ayr
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to Mount Ayr
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Mount Ayr operators ask for three things: a fast answer, the right trailer, and a clear path to a quote. Here is how Mobile Kitchen 123 provides them.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Mount Ayr is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in Mount Ayr.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Mount Ayr menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your Mount Ayr site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.