Hancock County

IA · Pop. 189,548 · Urban County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a urban county in IA with a population of approximately 189,548.

$/Acre: $20,134

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 596.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.89%

Combined Sales Tax6.89%

Cost of Living Index85.3

Median Household Income$44,840

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$20,134

Median Home Price$931K

Acres for Sale1421

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeFull Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,613 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceCommon

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K221

Property Crime /100K279

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital6.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City12 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak