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Eddyville, IA

Eddyville, IA.

Population: 1,846 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Eddyville, IA is $193,615 — up 8.1% over the past year. 2 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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$193,615

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$193,615
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+19.3%
5-year appreciation
+40.8%
10-year appreciation
+103.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$193,615
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$167,450
For-sale inventory
4
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+4.1%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
Schools include
Eddyville Elementary, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Jr/Sr High

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
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
9
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
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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,115
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Courtney's Landing Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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
1966
Housing built before 1970
57.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,984
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

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

EddyvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$193,615$211,043$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,984$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 Eddyville, IA?
$193,615.
What is typical rent in Eddyville, 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 Eddyville, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, tornado.
Is Eddyville, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Eddyville, IA. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Eddyville, 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 Eddyville, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Eddyville, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Eddyville, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Eddyville, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Eddyville, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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