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Wesley, IA

Wesley, IA.

Population: 672 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$183,351
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+18.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$186,367
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, coldWave, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Besch Airport (9 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
-61 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$1,347
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
55.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,394
Average weekly wage
$981
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

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