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West Chester, IA

West Chester, IA.

Population: 308 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$148,106
1-year appreciation
+6.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$161,848
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.7%

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
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, drought, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Pfeifer Field (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (34 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
+22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,536
Households with broadband internet
46.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,751
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

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