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Clarion, IA

Clarion, IA.

Population: 3,179 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,434
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$157,222
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

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
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
36.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Clarion Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (25 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
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,710
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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 →

Data last updated

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

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