Tama County

IA · Pop. 63,104 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Tama County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 63,104.

$/Acre: $3,166

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 37.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.82%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$43,002

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,166

Median Home Price$239K

Acres for Sale435

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,744 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)376 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K413

Property Crime /100K363

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate