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Minburn, IA

Minburn, IA.

Population: 592 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Minburn, IA is $288,913 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 53 days on market. 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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$288,913

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$288,913
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$288,913
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
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
+106.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,856/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,901/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)
drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (20.9 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.6 in
Annual snowfall
36.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,844
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,450

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Husband Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
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)
+1,007 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
Housing built before 1970
71.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,444
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,982
Average weekly wage
$1,572
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
875

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

How it compares

MinburnState medianUS median
Typical home value$288,913$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$310,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,444$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 Minburn, IA?
$288,913.
What is the median sale price in Minburn, IA?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Minburn, IA?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Minburn, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,360/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Minburn, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Minburn, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Minburn, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Minburn, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Minburn, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Minburn, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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