Guthrie County

IA · Pop. 63,311 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Guthrie County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 63,311.

$/Acre: $4,845

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax7.87%

Cost of Living Index86.5

Median Household Income$53,503

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,845

Median Home Price$283K

Acres for Sale1709

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,850 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K320

Property Crime /100K381

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate