Page County

IA · Pop. 197,739 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Page County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 197,739.

$/Acre: $9,681

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 142.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax6.55%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$56,012

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,681

Median Home Price$665K

Acres for Sale1639

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,396 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak