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Afton, IA

Afton, IA.

Population: 1,846 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,057
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+21.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$211,057
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, heatWave, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Creston Municipal Airport (CSQ) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-6 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$1,937
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
46.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,246
Average weekly wage
$797
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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