Montgomery County

IA · Pop. 104,519 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 104,519.

$/Acre: $8,226

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax7.21%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$54,308

Poverty Rate25.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,226

Median Home Price$544K

Acres for Sale1910

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,680 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K367

Property Crime /100K297

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate