Buchanan County

IA · Pop. 148,559 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Buchanan County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 148,559.

$/Acre: $6,776

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 93.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index95

Median Household Income$50,147

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,776

Median Home Price$509K

Acres for Sale470

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,079 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K413

Property Crime /100K392

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate