Cedar County

IA · Pop. 85,076 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cedar County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 85,076.

$/Acre: $10,400

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 115.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.99%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$40,264

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,400

Median Home Price$678K

Acres for Sale1169

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,856 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K294

Property Crime /100K178

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak