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Adel, IA

Adel, IA.

Population: 9,948 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Adel, IA is $402,293 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $219,990 after a median 244 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,094/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$402,293

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

244

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$402,293
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+67.5%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$402,782
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$219,990
Median list price
$317,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
244 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,094/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$910/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$950/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,540/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Adel Elementary School, ADM Senior High School, ADM Middle School, Meadow View Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (17.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 in
Annual snowfall
38.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,860
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Jungmanns Landing (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CLIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,007 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
25.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,922
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
60.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,757
Average weekly wage
$1,474
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
873

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AdelState medianUS median
Median home value$402,293$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$219,990$220,000$325,000
Median days on market244 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,094/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,922$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Adel, IA?
$402,293.
What is the median sale price in Adel, IA?
$219,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Adel, IA?
Median days on market: 244 days.
What is typical rent in Adel, IA?
Typical rent: $1,094/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Adel, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado.
Is Adel, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Adel, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Adel, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Adel, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Adel, IA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Adel, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Adel, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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