Poweshiek County

IA · Pop. 135,627 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Poweshiek County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 135,627.

$/Acre: $13,760

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 168.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.97%

Combined Sales Tax6.97%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$46,540

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,760

Median Home Price$642K

Acres for Sale928

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall31.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,078 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K285

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak