Appanoose County

IA · Pop. 63,246 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Appanoose County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 63,246.

$/Acre: $5,086

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax7.9%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$68,269

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,086

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale843

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall32.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,886 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)167 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K330

Property Crime /100K275

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate