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Le Mars, IA

Le Mars, IA.

Population: 12,808 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$282,492
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.3%
10-year appreciation
+75.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$282,492
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
12

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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.5°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.5°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-63 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$2,298
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,104
Average weekly wage
$1,216
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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