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