Real Estate Investing in Poweshiek County, Iowa

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 19,278

Should you buy in Poweshiek County, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (42/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $234,411
Avg Monthly Rent $879
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Poweshiek County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Iowa: Poweshiek has 8 cities, 8 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Poweshiek's 8 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Population dynamics in Poweshiek haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$234,411
Avg Monthly Rent
$879
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Poweshiek County

1 College 1,775 Students
B+
Grinnell College
4-Year Private Β· 1,775 students

Cities in Poweshiek County

ZIP Codes in Poweshiek County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poweshiek County

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, IA?

Typical homes in, IA go for around $234K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Are landlord laws favorable in, IA?

, IA operates under IA law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect even-keeled treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How strong is tenant demand in, IA?

, IA draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $879/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What do rentals go for in, IA?

Rental rates in, IA average $879/mo. Tenant demand and $234K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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