Clayton County

IA · Pop. 9,372 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Clayton County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 9,372.

$/Acre: $2,168

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 6.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$42,434

Poverty Rate24.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,168

Median Home Price$355K

Acres for Sale2089

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall34.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,952 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K622

Property Crime /100K773

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyStrong