Keokuk County

IA · Pop. 31,740 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Keokuk County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 31,740.

$/Acre: $2,800

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.57%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$47,871

Poverty Rate8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,800

Median Home Price$321K

Acres for Sale2445

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall32.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,200 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)253 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353

Property Crime /100K400

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate