Butler County

IA · Pop. 113,395 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Butler County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 113,395.

$/Acre: $15,544

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 175/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.45%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$78,319

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,544

Median Home Price$861K

Acres for Sale2472

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,028 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)110 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K474

Property Crime /100K415

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak