Davis County

IA · Pop. 57,889 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Davis County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 57,889.

$/Acre: $3,080

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 40/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax6.79%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$52,079

Poverty Rate14.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,080

Median Home Price$247K

Acres for Sale1829

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,868 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)186 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K326

Property Crime /100K412

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate