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Stanton, IA

Stanton, IA.

Population: 979 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$204,147
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+42.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$206,360
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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 in
Annual snowfall
22.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
226

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (47 mi)
Nearest airport
Red Oak Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+21 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,949
Median annual property tax
$1,814
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,150
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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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