Jones County

IA · Pop. 67,356 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jones County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 67,356.

$/Acre: $12,903

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 185.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$79,151

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,903

Median Home Price$717K

Acres for Sale4482

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,782 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)119 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405

Property Crime /100K539

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak