Greene County

IA · Pop. 37,252 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Greene County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 37,252.

$/Acre: $5,535

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 74.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$59,500

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,535

Median Home Price$443K

Acres for Sale2520

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall31.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,117 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)279 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K411

Property Crime /100K348

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate