Shelby County

IA · Pop. 130,991 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Shelby County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 130,991.

$/Acre: $9,492

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 114.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax6.01%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$58,180

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,492

Median Home Price$473K

Acres for Sale4937

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,304 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)283 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K369

Property Crime /100K283

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak