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