Chickasaw County

IA · Pop. 65,684 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Chickasaw County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 65,684.

$/Acre: $5,264

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 58.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax6.88%

Cost of Living Index94.9

Median Household Income$76,648

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,264

Median Home Price$338K

Acres for Sale3699

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,591 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)232 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K421

Property Crime /100K490

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate