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Sheffield, IA

Sheffield, IA.

Population: 1,446 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,529
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$186,529
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
0
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
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
Hampton Municipal Airport (HPT) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) (30 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
-32 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Median annual property tax
$2,118
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
69.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,215
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Management, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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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