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Moravia, IA

Moravia, IA.

Population: 1,660 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Moravia, IA is $217,800 — up 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,500 after a median 37 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very 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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$217,800

Typical home value

+7.7%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$217,800
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.3%
10-year appreciation
+78.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$217,800
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
$242,500
Median list price
$239,900
Median price per sqft
$139
1-year sale-price change
-17.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
11
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$709/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,105/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,273/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
11.7 : 1
Schools include
Moravia Elementary School, Moravia 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, 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
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.1%
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)

Annual precipitation
40.5 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Albia Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
OTTUMWA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER, KEOKUK COUNTY HEALTH CENTER, DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
+11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
30.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,986
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
53.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,851
Average weekly wage
$925
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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

How it compares

MoraviaState medianUS median
Typical home value$217,800$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$242,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,986$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 Moravia, IA?
$217,800.
What is the median sale price in Moravia, IA?
$242,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Moravia, IA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Moravia, 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 Moravia, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Moravia, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moravia, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moravia, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moravia, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Moravia, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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