Iowa County

IA · Pop. 176,933 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Iowa County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 176,933.

$/Acre: $10,332

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 121.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$46,946

Poverty Rate15.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,332

Median Home Price$682K

Acres for Sale2860

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,846 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)364 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K339

Property Crime /100K283

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak