Plymouth County

IA · Pop. 152,840 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Plymouth County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 152,840.

$/Acre: $14,501

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 235.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax7.45%

Cost of Living Index86.9

Median Household Income$55,528

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,501

Median Home Price$770K

Acres for Sale1540

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,343 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)119 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K577

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak