Decatur County

IA · Pop. 27,392 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Decatur County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 27,392.

$/Acre: $5,366

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.9/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.15%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$52,569

Poverty Rate16.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,366

Median Home Price$484K

Acres for Sale1846

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,686 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)138 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K365

Property Crime /100K245

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate