Jefferson County

IA · Pop. 131,292 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 131,292.

$/Acre: $10,977

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 37%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 174.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index90.8

Median Household Income$92,592

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,977

Median Home Price$688K

Acres for Sale3175

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall33 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,543 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)256 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K336

Property Crime /100K343

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak