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Osceola, IA

Osceola, IA.

Population: 7,489 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,245
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.3%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+85.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$194,714
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Rents

Typical rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,220/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Osceola Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+10 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$2,652
Households with broadband internet
68.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,805
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

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

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents