Allamakee County

IA · Pop. 140,690 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Allamakee County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 140,690.

$/Acre: $12,162

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 171.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.56%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index98.2

Median Household Income$68,013

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,162

Median Home Price$661K

Acres for Sale4176

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall31.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,284 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)363 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K238

Property Crime /100K232

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak