Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Diamondhead Lake, IA
$515,000Median listing price
GuthrieArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Diamondhead Lake
- Unincorporated census-designated place in southeastern Guthrie County, population 371 (2020 census). - Private residential community surrounding Diamondhead Lake, an artificial impoundment just south of the South Raccoon River. - Rural lake living about 38 miles west of Des Moines, 4 miles northwest of Dexter and 6 miles northeast of Stuart.
Home prices in Diamondhead Lake
The median listing price in Diamondhead Lake is $515,000.
Top places in Diamondhead Lake
- Diamondhead Lake boating, fishing and swimming
- South Raccoon River corridor
- Dexter's Dexfield Park and Bonnie and Clyde history (short drive south)
Commuting from Diamondhead Lake
- About 38 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 40–50 minutes via I-80.
Diamondhead Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Diamondhead Lake, IA?
The median listing price in Diamondhead Lake is $515,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Diamondhead Lake, IA?
About 38 miles west of downtown Des Moines; typical drive 40–50 minutes via I-80.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.