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Churdan, IA

Churdan, IA.

Population: 712 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Churdan, IA is $188,960 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $62,500 after a median 88 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, cold wave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$188,960

Typical home value

+4.5%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$188,960
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.6%
5-year appreciation
+45.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$189,960
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
$62,500
Median list price
$112,750
Median price per sqft
$86
1-year sale-price change
-40.5%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$709/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,448/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.5 : 1
Schools include
Paton-Churdan Elementary, Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, cold wave, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.0%
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
34.3 in
Annual snowfall
32.8 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

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Riedesel Private Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
69.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,530
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
64.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,438
Average weekly wage
$1,101
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

ChurdanState medianUS median
Typical home value$188,960$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$62,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market88 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,530$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 Churdan, IA?
$188,960.
What is the median sale price in Churdan, IA?
$62,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Churdan, IA?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Churdan, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Churdan, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, cold wave, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Churdan, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Churdan, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Churdan, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Churdan, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Churdan, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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