Monona County

IA · Pop. 108,662 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Monona County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 108,662.

$/Acre: $9,435

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.42%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$38,812

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,435

Median Home Price$647K

Acres for Sale1922

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,649 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)146 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K324

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak