O'Brien County

IA · Pop. 120,396 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

O'Brien County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 120,396.

$/Acre: $10,337

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 150.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index89.2

Median Household Income$73,797

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,337

Median Home Price$598K

Acres for Sale1827

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall34 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,725 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300

Property Crime /100K308

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak