Mills County

IA · Pop. 165,482 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Mills County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 165,482.

$/Acre: $15,642

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 216.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.39%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$56,318

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,642

Median Home Price$845K

Acres for Sale771

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation4,016 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)327 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K368

Property Crime /100K453

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak