Adair County

IA · Pop. 111,045 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Adair County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 111,045.

$/Acre: $10,113

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax7.15%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$57,339

Poverty Rate14%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,113

Median Home Price$559K

Acres for Sale4810

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall32.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,052 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)296 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358

Property Crime /100K216

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak