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Kingsley, IA

Kingsley, IA.

Population: 2,191 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kingsley, IA is $260,453 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,000 after a median 39 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,453

Typical home value

+6.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$260,453
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+79.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$260,453
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
$339,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
+26.3%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,018/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,315/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,385/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
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Kingsley Elementary School, Kingsley-Pierson High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, ice storm, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Highway 3 PCE (12.8 mi)
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
31.6 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
13
Nearest airport
Lawton Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-63 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
60.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,113
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,994
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

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

How it compares

KingsleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$260,453$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$339,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,113$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 Kingsley, IA?
$260,453.
What is the median sale price in Kingsley, IA?
$339,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kingsley, IA?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Kingsley, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,018/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kingsley, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Kingsley, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kingsley, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kingsley, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kingsley, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Kingsley, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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