Johnson County

IA · Pop. 11,575 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Johnson County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 11,575.

$/Acre: $1,828

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 11.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.61%

Combined Sales Tax6.61%

Cost of Living Index86

Median Household Income$44,564

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,828

Median Home Price$327K

Acres for Sale364

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,824 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)337 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K508

Property Crime /100K591

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyStrong