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Keokuk, IA

Keokuk, IA.

Population: 11,711 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Keokuk, IA is $84,406 — down 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $107,000 after a median 107.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$84,406

Median home value

-8.1%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$84,406
1-year appreciation
-8.1%
3-year appreciation
-12.9%
5-year appreciation
-2.0%
10-year appreciation
+5.4%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$99,685
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
$107,000
Median list price
$129,900
Median price per sqft
$81
1-year sale-price change
+21.9%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
93.5%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hawthorne Elementary School, Keokuk High School, Keokuk Middle School, George Washington Elementary School, Torrence 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, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A12
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.5%
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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.2 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
36
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,706
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,840

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Keokuk Municipal Airport (EOK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-102 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
64.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,006
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
65.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,719
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

KeokukState medianUS median
Median home value$84,406$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$107,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,006$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 Keokuk, IA?
$84,406.
What is the median sale price in Keokuk, IA?
$107,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Keokuk, IA?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in Keokuk, 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 Keokuk, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is Keokuk, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A12.
What is the wildfire risk in Keokuk, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Keokuk, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Keokuk, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Keokuk, IA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Keokuk, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Keokuk, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Keokuk, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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