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Nichols, IA

Nichols, IA.

Population: 677 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$205,631
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$205,631
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$112,000
Median list price
$312,000
Median days on market
19 days
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.4%

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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, drought, hail, iceStorm, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (15 mi)
Nearest airport
Walker Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-107 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,813
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
48.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,246
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
30

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