Grundy County

IA · Pop. 156,487 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Grundy County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 156,487.

$/Acre: $18,851

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 213.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.45%

Cost of Living Index85.4

Median Household Income$77,191

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$18,851

Median Home Price$847K

Acres for Sale90

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,884 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)307 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K377

Property Crime /100K490

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak