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Little Rock, IA — ZIP 51243

Population: 735 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 51243 (Little Rock, IA) is $190,021 — up 15.1% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,021

Typical home value

+15.1%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$190,021
1-year appreciation
+15.1%
3-year appreciation
+21.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$190,021
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Active listings
1

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$702/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$945/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.8 : 1
Schools include
George-Little Rock Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, ice storm, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.9 in
Annual snowfall
34.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, AVERA MERRILL PIONEER HOSPITAL, HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
52.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$900
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,238
Average weekly wage
$1,033
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 51243State medianUS median
Typical home value$190,021$211,043$288,527
Median annual property tax$900$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 51243?
$190,021.
What is typical rent in ZIP 51243?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $945/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 51243?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 51243?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 51243?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 51243?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 51243?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 51243?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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