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Crystal Lake, IA

Crystal Lake, IA.

Population: 283 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$93,973
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$100,410
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, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
South 80 Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+11 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$1,078
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,285
Average weekly wage
$1,098
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

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