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