Marshall County

IA · Pop. 160,158 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Marshall County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 160,158.

$/Acre: $8,564

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 118.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$68,376

Poverty Rate19.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,564

Median Home Price$479K

Acres for Sale745

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall30.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,377 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)140 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K352

Property Crime /100K266

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak