Mitchell County

IA · Pop. 113,380 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mitchell County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 113,380.

$/Acre: $17,505

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 321.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax6.25%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$44,973

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,505

Median Home Price$979K

Acres for Sale524

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,862 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K394

Property Crime /100K413

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak