Sac County

IA · Pop. 32,740 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Sac County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 32,740.

$/Acre: $1,950

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 19.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax6.66%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$83,852

Poverty Rate24.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,950

Median Home Price$186K

Acres for Sale2545

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall31.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,739 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)337 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K500

Property Crime /100K680

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyStrong