Boone County

IA · Pop. 14,758 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Boone County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 14,758.

$/Acre: $2,363

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 13.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.03%

Cost of Living Index98.5

Median Household Income$76,660

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,363

Median Home Price$230K

Acres for Sale638

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,340 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K301

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyStrong