Taylor County

IA · Pop. 41,389 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Taylor County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 41,389.

$/Acre: $7,575

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.44%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$37,245

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,575

Median Home Price$565K

Acres for Sale1546

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,675 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)135 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K388

Property Crime /100K506

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate