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Blue grass, IA

Blue grass, IA.

Population: 5,160 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Blue grass, IA is $357,642 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,000 after a median 6 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$357,642

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,642
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+67.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$357,642
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
$409,000
Median list price
$404,950
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+55.5%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Blue Grass Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.6%
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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
142
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
219

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,977
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,883

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Village Oaks Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND, TRINITY MUSCATINE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-193 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,374
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
81.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,225
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
310

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

How it compares

Blue grassState medianUS median
Median home value$357,642$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$409,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,374$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 Blue grass, IA?
$357,642.
What is the median sale price in Blue grass, IA?
$409,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blue grass, IA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Blue grass, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blue grass, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Blue grass, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in Blue grass, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blue grass, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blue grass, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blue grass, IA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Blue grass, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Blue grass, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Blue grass, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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