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West Branch, IA

West Branch, IA.

Population: 3,598 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$302,230
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+64.0%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$302,250
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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
24.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (7 mi)
Nearest airport
Mathews Memorial Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$3,002
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,929
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

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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