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Decorah, IA

Decorah, IA.

Population: 12,706 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$336,633
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.2%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$337,028
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
16

Rents

Typical rent
$985/mo

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
Annual snowfall
38.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (33 mi)
Nearest airport
Decorah Municipal Airport (DEH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-33 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$3,144
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
62.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,296
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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 →

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