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