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Parnell, IA

Parnell, IA.

Population: 477 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$326,202
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$326,202
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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Bellevue Farms Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-4 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Median annual property tax
$3,394
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,992
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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Data last updated

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

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