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Watkins, IA

Watkins, IA.

Population: 420 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$471,042
1-year appreciation
+16.5%
3-year appreciation
+29.1%
5-year appreciation
+51.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$471,042
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$32,000
Median days on market
36 days
Sale-to-list ratio
91.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (37 mi)
Nearest airport
Rich Field (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+9 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$1,351
Households with broadband internet
91.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,343
Average weekly wage
$923
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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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