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Villisca, IA

Villisca, IA.

Population: 1,662 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Villisca, IA is $138,832 — down 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $110,000 after a median 151 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 the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,832

Median home value

-8.2%

1-year change

151

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,832
1-year appreciation
-8.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.3%
10-year appreciation
+45.8%
All-time peak (2025-07)
$151,877
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
$110,000
Median price per sqft
$67
1-year sale-price change
+107.5%
Median days on market
151 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,267/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,378/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
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
Schools include
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School, Southwest Valley Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.9%
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
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.7 in
Annual snowfall
22.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
253
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Flatlander Airport (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING, ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
56.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,818
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,046
Average weekly wage
$955
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

VilliscaState medianUS median
Median home value$138,832$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$110,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market151 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,818$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 Villisca, IA?
$138,832.
What is the median sale price in Villisca, IA?
$110,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Villisca, IA?
Median days on market: 151 days.
What is typical rent in Villisca, 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 Villisca, IA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Villisca, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Villisca, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Villisca, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Villisca, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Villisca, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Villisca, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Villisca

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