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Columbus Junction, IA

Columbus Junction, IA.

Population: 3,398 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,017
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$194,728
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
2

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, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (26 mi)
Nearest airport
Port Paradise Farms Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-90 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$1,691
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
51.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,195
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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Data last updated

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

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