Audubon County

IA · Pop. 196,773 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Audubon County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 196,773.

$/Acre: $9,348

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 126.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$52,129

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,348

Median Home Price$481K

Acres for Sale4289

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,528 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K407

Property Crime /100K354

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak