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Sperry, IA

Sperry, IA.

Population: 799 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sperry, IA is $323,121 — up 8.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $308,500 after a median 102 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,121

Median home value

+8.8%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,121
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$327,217
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
$308,500
Median list price
$582,000
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
+37.1%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$769/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,444/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,533/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (8 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
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
18.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°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
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Ancam Antique Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND, GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
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)
-20 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
44.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,132
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,548
Average weekly wage
$1,061
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

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

How it compares

SperryState medianUS median
Median home value$323,121$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$308,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,132$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 Sperry, IA?
$323,121.
What is the median sale price in Sperry, IA?
$308,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sperry, IA?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Sperry, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,104/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sperry, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Sperry, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sperry, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sperry, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Sperry, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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