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Cantril, IA — ZIP 52542

Population: 588 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 52542 (Cantril, IA) is $193,163 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $109,400 after a median 35 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$193,163

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$193,163
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.3%
5-year appreciation
+31.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$193,163
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$109,400
Median price per sqft
$65
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$726/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$950/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,132/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,515/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.0%
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)

Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
22.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Oldfield Aero (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL, VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+28 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
39.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,500
Households with broadband internet
35.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,383
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 52542State medianUS median
Typical home value$193,163$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$109,400$220,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,500$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 52542?
$193,163.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 52542?
$109,400.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 52542?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 52542?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $950/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 52542?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 52542?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 52542?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 52542?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 52542?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 52542?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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