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Winthrop, IA

Winthrop, IA.

Population: 1,692 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$246,661
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+92.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$247,044
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%

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, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
33.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Independence Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) (30 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
+36 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$2,517
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,081
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
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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