Pocahontas County

IA · Pop. 143,815 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Pocahontas County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 143,815.

$/Acre: $6,718

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 90.9/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.84%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$87,186

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,718

Median Home Price$444K

Acres for Sale2115

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall34.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,163 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)256 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K307

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate