Franklin County

IA · Pop. 22,130 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 22,130.

$/Acre: $2,561

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.84%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$43,619

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,561

Median Home Price$187K

Acres for Sale1779

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,922 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K572

Property Crime /100K587

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town30 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyStrong