Henry County

IA · Pop. 41,938 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Henry County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 41,938.

$/Acre: $1,957

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 24.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.29%

Cost of Living Index97.1

Median Household Income$64,969

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,957

Median Home Price$318K

Acres for Sale918

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,374 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K538

Property Crime /100K647

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyStrong