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Inwood, IA

Inwood, IA.

Population: 1,914 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Inwood, IA is $307,967 — up 14.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 92 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$307,967

Median home value

+14.5%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$307,967
1-year appreciation
+14.5%
3-year appreciation
+30.6%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$307,967
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
$255,000
Median list price
$387,500
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+24.4%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
89.3%
Active listings
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$702/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$945/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,126/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,242/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
West Lyon Elementary School, West Lyon High School, West Lyon Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.3%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.9 in
Annual snowfall
30.6 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

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Zangger Vintage Airpark (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, AVERA MERRILL PIONEER HOSPITAL, HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
41.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,386
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,238
Average weekly wage
$1,033
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

InwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$307,967$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,386$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 median home value in Inwood, IA?
$307,967.
What is the median sale price in Inwood, IA?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Inwood, IA?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Inwood, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $945/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Inwood, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Inwood, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Inwood, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Inwood, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Inwood, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Inwood, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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