Carroll County

IA · Pop. 101,728 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Carroll County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 101,728.

$/Acre: $9,467

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 111.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax6.8%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$92,966

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,467

Median Home Price$623K

Acres for Sale4389

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,421 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K290

Property Crime /100K175

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak