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Moville, IA

Moville, IA.

Population: 2,845 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Moville, IA is $271,676 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 18 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,676

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,676
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$271,735
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
$250,000
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
-6.5%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$831/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$965/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,618/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
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Moville Elementary School, Woodbury Central Middle School, Woodbury Central High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Highway 3 PCE (24.5 mi)
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
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
29.9 in
Annual snowfall
31.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
55
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,572
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,588

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Lawton Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-357 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,876
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,373
Average weekly wage
$1,068
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
238

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

How it compares

MovilleState medianUS median
Median home value$271,676$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,876$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 Moville, IA?
$271,676.
What is the median sale price in Moville, IA?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Moville, IA?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in Moville, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,194/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Moville, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Moville, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Moville, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Moville, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Moville, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Moville, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Moville, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Moville, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Moville, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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