Scott County

IA · Pop. 57,285 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Scott County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 57,285.

$/Acre: $9,543

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 41%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 133.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.57%

Combined Sales Tax7.57%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$63,482

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,543

Median Home Price$585K

Acres for Sale3604

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall37.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,282 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)349 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K284

Property Crime /100K200

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak