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Drakesville, IA

Drakesville, IA.

Population: 940 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,085
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$267,869
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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Bloomfield Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (20 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
-25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$2,204
Households with broadband internet
38.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,588
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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