Louisa County

IA · Pop. 22,959 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Louisa County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 22,959.

$/Acre: $2,636

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 36.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$57,196

Poverty Rate18%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,636

Median Home Price$286K

Acres for Sale3004

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall31.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,797 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K343

Property Crime /100K351

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate