Jasper County

IA · Pop. 155,840 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Jasper County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 155,840.

$/Acre: $17,634

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 345.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.49%

Cost of Living Index96.7

Median Household Income$52,120

Poverty Rate25.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,634

Median Home Price$844K

Acres for Sale3134

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall30.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,265 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)209 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K285

Property Crime /100K342

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak