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Beacon, IA

Beacon, IA.

Population: 321 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Beacon, IA is $138,243 — up 14.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $170,000 after a median 41 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,243

Typical home value

+14.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$138,243
1-year appreciation
+14.2%
3-year appreciation
+25.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$138,243
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
$170,000
Median list price
$169,900
Median price per sqft
$99
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
1-year forecast
+4.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$718/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$723/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$946/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,157/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,243/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, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
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
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
Annual snowfall
30.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,708
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,301

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Pierson Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
38.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.8%
Median annual property tax
$931
Households with broadband internet
62.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,531
Average weekly wage
$1,107
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
66

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

How it compares

BeaconState medianUS median
Typical home value$138,243$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$170,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$931$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 Beacon, IA?
$138,243.
What is the median sale price in Beacon, IA?
$170,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Beacon, IA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Beacon, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $946/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Beacon, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Beacon, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Beacon, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beacon, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Beacon, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Beacon, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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