Story County

IA · Pop. 182,171 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Story County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 182,171.

$/Acre: $12,382

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 142.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.44%

Cost of Living Index97.6

Median Household Income$91,497

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,382

Median Home Price$666K

Acres for Sale4773

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,576 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)100 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K283

Property Crime /100K392

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak