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Sergeant bluff, IA

Sergeant bluff, IA.

Population: 5,583 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sergeant bluff, IA is $366,569 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,200 after a median 162 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,569

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

162

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$366,569
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+65.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$366,569
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
$409,200
Median list price
$377,500
Median price per sqft
$265
1-year sale-price change
+46.7%
Median days on market
162 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
105.1%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle 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, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
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
48.5°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.5°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
71
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,202
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,822
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,350

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
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)
-357 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,505
Households with broadband internet
81.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,932
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
76

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

How it compares

Sergeant bluffState medianUS median
Median home value$366,569$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$409,200$220,000$325,000
Median days on market162 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,505$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 Sergeant bluff, IA?
$366,569.
What is the median sale price in Sergeant bluff, IA?
$409,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Sergeant bluff, IA?
Median days on market: 162 days.
What is typical rent in Sergeant bluff, 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 Sergeant bluff, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Sergeant bluff, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sergeant bluff, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sergeant bluff, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sergeant bluff, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sergeant bluff, IA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sergeant bluff, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sergeant bluff, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sergeant bluff, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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