Linn County

IA · Pop. 63,094 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Linn County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 63,094.

$/Acre: $4,561

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 59.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.98%

Cost of Living Index88.9

Median Household Income$54,856

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,561

Median Home Price$337K

Acres for Sale1746

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,181 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405

Property Crime /100K512

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate