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Sigourney, IA

Sigourney, IA.

Population: 2,721 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$143,328
1-year appreciation
+9.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+57.4%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$144,007
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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, 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 (49 mi)
Nearest airport
White Pigeon Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+29 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Median annual property tax
$2,058
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,714
Average weekly wage
$914
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

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

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