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Oelwein, IA

Oelwein, IA.

Population: 6,576 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,804
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.4%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$117,195
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Rents

Typical rent
$928/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%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
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
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
39.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (43 mi)
Nearest airport
Oelwein Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Median annual property tax
$1,654
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,799
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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Data last updated

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

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