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La Motte, IA

La Motte, IA.

Population: 794 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,040
1-year appreciation
+12.9%
3-year appreciation
+26.9%
5-year appreciation
+50.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$375,040
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, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
33.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (58 mi)
Nearest airport
Kleis Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (10 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
+18 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Median annual property tax
$2,489
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,864
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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Data last updated

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

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