Clarke County

IA · Pop. 91,490 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Clarke County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 91,490.

$/Acre: $6,962

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 93.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax6.66%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$45,894

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,962

Median Home Price$403K

Acres for Sale4538

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,951 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)370 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K413

Property Crime /100K534

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate