Harrison County

IA · Pop. 77,403 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Harrison County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 77,403.

$/Acre: $3,588

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 49.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax6.18%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$54,823

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,588

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale4475

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall32.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,971 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)227 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K325

Property Crime /100K315

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate