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Gladbrook, IA

Gladbrook, IA.

Population: 1,423 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gladbrook, IA is $176,856 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $116,500 after a median 44 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 the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$176,856

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$176,856
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.6%
10-year appreciation
+73.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$179,789
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
$116,500
Median list price
$168,450
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
-17.4%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
95.2%
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$702/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$945/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,198/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,317/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.0 : 1
Schools include
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Preschool

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
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Waterloo Coal Gasification Plant (23.1 mi — proposed for listing)
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
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 in
Annual snowfall
27.7 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
17
Nearest airport
Traer Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
-39 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
78.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,955
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,456
Average weekly wage
$956
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

GladbrookState medianUS median
Typical home value$176,856$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$116,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,955$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 Gladbrook, IA?
$176,856.
What is the median sale price in Gladbrook, IA?
$116,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Gladbrook, IA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Gladbrook, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $945/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gladbrook, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Gladbrook, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gladbrook, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gladbrook, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gladbrook, IA?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Gladbrook, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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