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Belmond, IA

Belmond, IA.

Population: 3,168 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,219
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$148,614
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
33.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Clarion Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-83 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$1,991
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
58.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,439
Average weekly wage
$1,018
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

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

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