Des Moines County

IA · Pop. 81,463 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Des Moines County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 81,463.

$/Acre: $9,438

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 106.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index96.3

Median Household Income$66,747

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,438

Median Home Price$539K

Acres for Sale3575

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,045 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)252 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329

Property Crime /100K310

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak