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Blakesburg, IA

Blakesburg, IA.

Population: 814 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Blakesburg, IA is $240,638 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 14 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,638

Typical home value

+8.9%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,638
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+22.7%
5-year appreciation
+51.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$240,638
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
$365,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+230.3%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$823/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,076/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,409/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,414/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
8.0 : 1
Schools include
Blakesburg Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.6%
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
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.0 in
Annual snowfall
21.5 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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,095
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,557

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Antique Airfield (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
-202 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
51.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,431
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
37.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,575
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

BlakesburgState medianUS median
Typical home value$240,638$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$365,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,431$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 Blakesburg, IA?
$240,638.
What is the median sale price in Blakesburg, IA?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blakesburg, IA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Blakesburg, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,076/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blakesburg, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Blakesburg, IA?
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 Blakesburg, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blakesburg, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blakesburg, IA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Blakesburg, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Blakesburg, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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