Jackson County

IA · Pop. 31,988 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 31,988.

$/Acre: $7,955

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 93.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax7.1%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$83,685

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,955

Median Home Price$481K

Acres for Sale2219

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall30.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,110 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K519

Property Crime /100K355

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate