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Lake View, IA

Lake View, IA.

Population: 1,619 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lake View, IA is $255,510 — up 12.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $214,000 after a median 62 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,510

Typical home value

+12.1%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$255,510
1-year appreciation
+12.1%
3-year appreciation
+21.9%
5-year appreciation
+45.5%
10-year appreciation
+125.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$255,510
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
$214,000
Median list price
$998,000
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-29.9%
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$791/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$796/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,215/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,219/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
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
Schools include
East Sac County 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, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.6%
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)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.6 in
Annual snowfall
34.5 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
9
Nearest airport
Wall Lake Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
POCAHONTAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
60.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,731
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,364
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

Lake ViewState medianUS median
Typical home value$255,510$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$214,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,731$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 Lake View, IA?
$255,510.
What is the median sale price in Lake View, IA?
$214,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake View, IA?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Lake View, 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 Lake View, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake View, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake View, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake View, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake View, IA?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Lake View, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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