Adams County

IA · Pop. 126,220 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 126,220.

$/Acre: $6,965

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 94.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$61,572

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,965

Median Home Price$425K

Acres for Sale2644

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,580 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K456

Property Crime /100K325

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate