Monroe County

IA · Pop. 71,453 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Monroe County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 71,453.

$/Acre: $6,466

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 97.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax6.95%

Cost of Living Index99.5

Median Household Income$40,890

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,466

Median Home Price$493K

Acres for Sale4101

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,634 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K276

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate