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