Benton County

IA · Pop. 155,393 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Benton County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 155,393.

$/Acre: $15,869

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 185.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.83%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$41,603

Poverty Rate18.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,869

Median Home Price$754K

Acres for Sale759

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,212 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)256 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K423

Property Crime /100K577

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak