Lee County

IA · Pop. 155,550 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lee County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 155,550.

$/Acre: $6,701

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 104.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.54%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index93.4

Median Household Income$73,115

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,701

Median Home Price$449K

Acres for Sale4100

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,789 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)274 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K404

Property Crime /100K321

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyWeak