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Denison, IA

Denison, IA.

Population: 9,692 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,695
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+69.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$182,900
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, strongWind

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

Nearest airport
Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-116 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$2,528
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,178
Average weekly wage
$978
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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