Cerro Gordo County

IA · Pop. 134,483 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Cerro Gordo County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 134,483.

$/Acre: $7,505

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$75,646

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,505

Median Home Price$453K

Acres for Sale1462

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall34 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,210 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)157 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K412

Property Crime /100K508

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate