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Armstrong, IA

Armstrong, IA.

Population: 1,117 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,420
1-year appreciation
+10.3%
3-year appreciation
+23.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.7%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$173,420
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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
East River Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Median annual property tax
$1,378
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,565
Average weekly wage
$911
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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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