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Durango, IA

Durango, IA.

Population: 1,079 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Durango, IA is $405,197 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $417,500 after a median 38 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$405,197

Typical home value

+9.0%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$405,197
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.1%
5-year appreciation
+39.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$405,197
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
$417,500
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+54.6%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$788/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$891/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,131/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,516/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,865/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hail, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (10.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
36.3 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
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,289
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,689

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Anderson Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER, FINLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-166 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,225
Households with broadband internet
51.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,012
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
334

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

How it compares

DurangoState medianUS median
Typical home value$405,197$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$417,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,225$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 Durango, IA?
$405,197.
What is the median sale price in Durango, IA?
$417,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Durango, IA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Durango, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,131/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Durango, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, strong wind, tornado.
Is Durango, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Durango, IA. 28 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Durango, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Durango, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Durango, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Durango, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Durango, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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