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Blairstown, IA

Blairstown, IA.

Population: 1,158 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Blairstown, IA is $259,233 — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $402,500 after a median 76 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,233

Typical home value

+8.3%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$259,233
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+63.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$259,233
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
$402,500
Median list price
$180,000
Median price per sqft
$278
1-year sale-price change
+83.0%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+4.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$684/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$751/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,267/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,291/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, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
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
37.7 in
Annual snowfall
29.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,470
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,406

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Meyer Agri-Air Van Horne Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, ST LUKES HOSPITAL, IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
52.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,803
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,498
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

How it compares

BlairstownState medianUS median
Typical home value$259,233$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$402,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,803$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 Blairstown, IA?
$259,233.
What is the median sale price in Blairstown, IA?
$402,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Blairstown, IA?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Blairstown, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $982/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blairstown, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Blairstown, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blairstown, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blairstown, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Blairstown, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Blairstown, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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