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