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Manson, IA

Manson, IA.

Population: 2,505 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,249
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.3%
10-year appreciation
+76.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$200,249
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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Rockwell City Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (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
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Median annual property tax
$1,976
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,088
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

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

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