Kossuth County

IA · Pop. 132,407 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Kossuth County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 132,407.

$/Acre: $9,233

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 129.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index96.4

Median Household Income$43,069

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,233

Median Home Price$559K

Acres for Sale4370

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,134 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)343 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485

Property Crime /100K447

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak