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Newhall, IA

Newhall, IA.

Population: 1,339 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Newhall, IA is $268,024 — up 10.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 14 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$268,024

Typical home value

+10.7%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$268,024
1-year appreciation
+10.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.0%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$268,024
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
$180,000
Median list price
$169,900
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
-12.2%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$684/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$751/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,267/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,291/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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% 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
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
37.7 in
Annual snowfall
28.1 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)
13,086
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,114

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Meyer Agri-Air Van Horne Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWN, SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, ST LUKES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
+9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
58.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,574
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,498
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
28

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

How it compares

NewhallState medianUS median
Typical home value$268,024$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,574$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 Newhall, IA?
$268,024.
What is the median sale price in Newhall, IA?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Newhall, IA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Newhall, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $982/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Newhall, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Newhall, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Newhall, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newhall, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Newhall, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Newhall, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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