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Marcus, IA

Marcus, IA.

Population: 1,627 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$187,233
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+68.5%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$190,219
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Sand Field Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (40 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
+16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$1,767
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,784
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

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