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Algona, IA

Algona, IA.

Population: 7,240 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,858
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+38.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$186,931
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Algona Municipal Airport (AXG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-61 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$2,400
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,394
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents