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Sheldon, IA

Sheldon, IA.

Population: 6,430 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,538
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+22.9%
5-year appreciation
+40.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$229,538
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
11

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
31.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Sheldon Regional Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-34 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Median annual property tax
$2,219
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,416
Average weekly wage
$935
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents