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Mechanicsville, IA

Mechanicsville, IA.

Population: 1,642 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,210
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.5%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+67.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$226,210
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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.5°F
Average low
39.5°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
28.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (14 mi)
Nearest airport
Mathews Memorial Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (23 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
+28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Median annual property tax
$2,315
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,929
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

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 →

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