Marion County

IA · Pop. 135,411 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Marion County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 135,411.

$/Acre: $10,716

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 132/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.82%

Cost of Living Index97.7

Median Household Income$48,011

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,716

Median Home Price$611K

Acres for Sale3819

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall32.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,870 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K463

Property Crime /100K323

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak