Bremer County

IA · Pop. 142,356 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bremer County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 142,356.

$/Acre: $15,202
Property Tax: 1.57%
Growing Season: 166 days
Broadband: 52%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 314.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%
Local Sales Tax1.71%
Combined Sales Tax7.71%
Cost of Living Index99.3
Median Household Income$67,950
Poverty Rate23.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,202
Median Home Price$746K
Acres for Sale3989
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season166 days
Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low13°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,903 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)396 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
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 /100K295
Property Crime /100K395
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City59 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Ag EconomyWeak