Osceola County

IA · Pop. 37,347 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Osceola County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 37,347.

$/Acre: $5,778

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 81.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax6.37%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$66,906

Poverty Rate10.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,778

Median Home Price$489K

Acres for Sale3866

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,845 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)222 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K516

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate