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Moorhead, IA

Moorhead, IA.

Population: 549 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$176,043
1-year appreciation
+13.1%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
5-year appreciation
+40.5%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$176,356
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$960/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo

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, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Beaver Landing Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (42 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-2 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,182
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
58.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,030
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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