Guthrie County
County offers wildlife conservation and a historical village
Throughout the county, wildlife conservation spots such as Milo Ray State Wildlife Area and Elk Grove Wildlife Management Area create protected spaces for plants and animals. The 81-acre Nations Bridge Park offers spots for camping, kayaking, hiking, bird watching, fishing and disc golf. The 89-mile Raccoon River Valley Trail is a multi-use recreational pathway that winds its way through the Middle and North Raccoon River corridors with areas of prairie and canopies of timber that remind visitors of what Iowa was like in the 1870s. A popular educational destination is the Guthrie County Historical Village and Museum on 4 acres in Panora. The museum features 12 buildings, an old caboose, a Pullman Observation and Cafe Car, and exhibits that reveal the history of Guthrie County and Iowa from the 1850s to the early-20th Century.Homes span the decades
"You'll find century-old farmhouses, homes from the 50s, 70s and 90s and new construction," Claiborne says. "There's a great mixture of styles to suit every taste." Colonial revivals, bungalows and ranch-style are common architectural designs. Tudor homes are found in Casey, while historical Victorians are scattered throughout Panora. Additionally, the communities of Lake Panorama and Diamondhead Lake offer modern, ranch-style homes with stunning views of their respective lakes. Lots start at less than ¼ acres and go to multiple acres, depending on location, and most homes have garages. Because the county is so spread out and many newcomers want to buy land, prices range from $71,000 to $1 million.High school offers DMAC
Guthrie County is served by the Guthrie Community School District and the Panorama Community School District, both offering open enrollment. Students can start their education at Guthrie Center Elementary School, which has a B from NIche. Adair-Casey & Guthrie Center Junior High School has a B-minus grade. Gurthrie Center High School has a B-minus grade and offers DMAC, the opportunity for high school and home-schooled students to earn college credit.County has own hospital
Guthrie County Hospital serves the community. Interstate 80 is the nearest freeway, and Iowa highways 4 and 44 run through the area. Public transportation is not available in Guthrie County, so most residents are car-dependent. Downtown Des Moines is a 40-mile drive via I-80, and Des Moines International Airport is a 45-mile drive, also via I-80.Guthrie County Fair
Guthrie County hosts its own annual county fair on Labor Day Weekend. Visitors from all over Des Moines come to enjoy a parade, a rodeo, carnival food, rides and much more.Lots of shopping and dining in the county
There are a variety of shops and restaurants across the county. In Panorama, locals will find the latest fashions at Bella Sorella Boutique. Stuart's Flowers & Gifts in Stuart is where residents can pick up the beautiful blooms for their loved ones. The county has many eateries. Claiborne recommends The Port on Lake Panorama Restaurant Bar & Inn for its fine American cuisine and unbeatable views and Zipp's Pizzaria in Adair for a quick slice.Crime is low
Guthrie County received a 1 out of 10 on the CAP Index for overall crime, indicating that the likelihood of incidents is very low.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ginger Atcheson
Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
185 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie County
$178,000 Price
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Kris Mehmen
Kris Mehmen
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 400-4689
80 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie County
$170,000 Price
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Toni Tindle
Toni Tindle
Covered Bridge Realty
(515) 512-5468
67 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie County
$94,000 Price
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Chris Kew
Chris Kew
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Precision
(515) 500-2960
256 Total Sales
8 in Guthrie County
$155K - $725K Price Range
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Kyle Olson
Kyle Olson
Exit Realty Frontier
(515) 417-1560
147 Total Sales
2 in Guthrie County
$149K - $263K Price Range
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Lyndsey Lamb
Lyndsey Lamb
Guardian Real Estate Group
(712) 208-8116
97 Total Sales
1 in Guthrie County
$272,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Casey City Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Springbrook State Park
- Boating
- Camping
- Dog Park
Lenon Mill Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Fishing
Nations Bridge Park
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
Michael Mills Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Guthrie County | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Guthrie County Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Guthrie County, Jamaica sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Guthrie County, Jamaica over the last 12 months is $565,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$552,000
Median Sale Price
$565,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$565,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$249,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$190,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
619
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,408
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
734
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
620
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 210am - 12pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,066
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,360
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,270
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
19.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
10°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
22''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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