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Defiance, IA

Defiance, IA.

Population: 362 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,605
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$212,605
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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.4 in
Annual snowfall
33.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) (13 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
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$1,353
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,428
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Information
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 →

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