Delaware County

IA · Pop. 110,192 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Delaware County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 110,192.

$/Acre: $9,147

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 146.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index85.3

Median Household Income$63,663

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,147

Median Home Price$561K

Acres for Sale4786

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall34.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,045 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)291 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441

Property Crime /100K297

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak