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Paton, IA

Paton, IA.

Population: 561 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,294
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+44.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,294
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, coldWave, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-24 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,301
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,510
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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