Mahaska County

IA · Pop. 75,928 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Mahaska County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 75,928.

$/Acre: $3,552

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 57.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax6.44%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$41,247

Poverty Rate8.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,552

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale4675

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall30.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,563 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)320 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K501

Property Crime /100K472

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate