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Lovilia, IA

Lovilia, IA.

Population: 736 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,954
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$151,447
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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Beck Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Median annual property tax
$2,269
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
41.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,242
Average weekly wage
$1,262
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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

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