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Yarmouth, IA

Yarmouth, IA.

Population: 279 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Yarmouth, IA is $213,200. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 16.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,200

Median home value

16.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,200
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
$490,000
Median list price
$515,000
Median price per sqft
$303
Median days on market
16.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (12.5 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)

Annual precipitation
41.2 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Ancam Antique Airfield (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Housing built before 1970
66.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,250
Households with broadband internet
49.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,263
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

YarmouthState medianUS median
Median sale price$490,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,250$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 Yarmouth, IA?
$213,200.
What is the median sale price in Yarmouth, IA?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Yarmouth, IA?
Median days on market: 16.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yarmouth, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yarmouth, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Yarmouth, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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