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Wapello, IA

Wapello, IA.

Population: 3,083 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,886
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+69.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$170,162
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
4

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, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (33 mi)
Nearest airport
Port Paradise Farms Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (29 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
-90 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$1,899
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
55.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,195
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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Data last updated

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

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