Floyd County

IA · Pop. 142,608 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Floyd County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 142,608.

$/Acre: $9,137

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 138.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.59%

Combined Sales Tax7.59%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$80,813

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,137

Median Home Price$476K

Acres for Sale2371

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall35.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,345 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)106 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K299

Property Crime /100K395

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak