Fayette County

IA · Pop. 88,275 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Fayette County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 88,275.

$/Acre: $9,442

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.71%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$59,389

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,442

Median Home Price$481K

Acres for Sale1176

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,659 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)166 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

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 /100K336

Property Crime /100K309

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak