Crawford County

IA · Pop. 13,130 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Crawford County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 13,130.

$/Acre: $2,212

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 9.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.45%

Cost of Living Index89.9

Median Household Income$38,301

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,212

Median Home Price$231K

Acres for Sale449

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,320 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K575

Property Crime /100K601

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyStrong