Pottawattamie County

IA · Pop. 180,661 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Pottawattamie County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 180,661.

$/Acre: $10,572
Property Tax: 1.57%
Growing Season: 165 days
Broadband: 37%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 165.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%
Local Sales Tax1.15%
Combined Sales Tax7.15%
Cost of Living Index87.4
Median Household Income$92,449
Poverty Rate12%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,572
Median Home Price$590K
Acres for Sale473
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season165 days
Annual Rainfall33.7 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,866 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)326 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K358
Property Crime /100K450
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Ag EconomyWeak