Hardin County

IA · Pop. 119,121 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hardin County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 119,121.

$/Acre: $12,231

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 177/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.59%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$85,962

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,231

Median Home Price$587K

Acres for Sale1744

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,659 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K506

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak