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South English, IA

South English, IA.

Population: 644 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$175,771
1-year appreciation
+28.3%
3-year appreciation
+34.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$175,771
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, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (40 mi)
Nearest airport
White Pigeon Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (31 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
+29 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,161
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

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

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