Muscatine County

IA · Pop. 137,740 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Muscatine County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 137,740.

$/Acre: $19,995

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 413.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax6.79%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$80,123

Poverty Rate17.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,995

Median Home Price$1076K

Acres for Sale1183

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall32.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,765 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K266

Property Crime /100K287

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak