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Whiting, IA

Whiting, IA.

Population: 1,072 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Whiting, IA is $187,089 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,500 after a median 17 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, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$187,089

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$187,089
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$187,815
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
$237,500
Median list price
$224,900
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+72.7%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
3

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
$1,162/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,549/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
6.5 : 1
Schools include
Whiting Elementary School, Whiting Senior 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)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
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
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.9 in
Annual snowfall
24.7 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
12
Nearest airport
B-8 Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, CHI HEALTH MISSOURI VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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
1963
Housing built before 1970
57.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,391
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,003
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

WhitingState medianUS median
Typical home value$187,089$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$237,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,391$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 Whiting, IA?
$187,089.
What is the median sale price in Whiting, IA?
$237,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Whiting, IA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Whiting, 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 Whiting, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Whiting, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Whiting, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Whiting, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Whiting, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Whiting, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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