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Ionia, IA

Ionia, IA.

Population: 1,193 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,010
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+22.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$264,010
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, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
New Hampton Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) (8 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
-65 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$1,366
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,391
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

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