Madison County

IA · Pop. 199,948 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 199,948.

$/Acre: $18,908

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 378/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax6.4%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$89,953

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$18,908

Median Home Price$887K

Acres for Sale1960

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,723 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K378

Property Crime /100K469

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak