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Castana, IA

Castana, IA.

Population: 425 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,121
1-year appreciation
+14.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.0%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,121
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, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.5°F
Average high
61.5°F
Average low
38.5°F
Annual precipitation
31.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (56 mi)
Nearest airport
James G. Whiting Memorial Field (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (33 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
-2 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$1,192
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
60.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,030
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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