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Rippey, IA

Rippey, IA.

Population: 431 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,538
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+26.7%
5-year appreciation
+55.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$200,821
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Knight Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (40 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
1,960
Median annual property tax
$1,310
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

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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Data last updated

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

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