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Parkersburg, IA

Parkersburg, IA.

Population: 2,693 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,731
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$252,176
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in
Annual snowfall
31.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Allison Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (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
-42 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$2,913
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,041
Average weekly wage
$1,084
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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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