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Cantril, IA

Cantril, IA.

Population: 588 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,791
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$185,791
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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.9 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
208
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

Nearest airport
Oldfield Aero (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (38 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
+28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$1,500
Households with broadband internet
35.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,358
Average weekly wage
$846
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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