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Redfield, IA

Redfield, IA.

Population: 1,406 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Redfield, IA is $228,789 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $130,000 after a median 1 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively 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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$228,789

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,789
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$228,789
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
$130,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
-24.4%
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,145/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,856/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,901/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
West Central Valley Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% 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 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
59.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
Annual snowfall
25.5 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
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,262
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,945

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Jukam's Landing Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, VA CENTRAL IOWA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+1,007 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
61.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,233
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
52.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,982
Average weekly wage
$1,572
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
875

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

How it compares

RedfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$228,789$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$130,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market1 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,233$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 Redfield, IA?
$228,789.
What is the median sale price in Redfield, IA?
$130,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Redfield, IA?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in Redfield, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,360/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Redfield, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is Redfield, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Redfield, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Redfield, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Redfield, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Redfield, IA?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Redfield, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Redfield, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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