Fremont County

IA · Pop. 79,153 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Fremont County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 79,153.

$/Acre: $3,390

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 54.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.57%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$67,263

Poverty Rate13.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,390

Median Home Price$371K

Acres for Sale536

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,375 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)398 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479

Property Crime /100K423

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate