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Blairsburg, IA

Blairsburg, IA.

Population: 328 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Blairsburg, IA is $109,600. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$109,600

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$109,600
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Northeast Hamilton Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
33.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Webster City Municipal Airport (EBS) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
61.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,330
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,586
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Blairsburg, IA?
$109,600.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blairsburg, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Blairsburg, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blairsburg, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blairsburg, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blairsburg, IA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Blairsburg, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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