Black Hawk County

IA · Pop. 109,216 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Black Hawk County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 109,216.

$/Acre: $6,285

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 96.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index86

Median Household Income$68,192

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,285

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale4126

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,613 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K292

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate