Union County

IA · Pop. 55,533 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Union County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 55,533.

$/Acre: $5,783

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 68.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax6.04%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$61,506

Poverty Rate21.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,783

Median Home Price$356K

Acres for Sale239

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,648 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)267 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K345

Property Crime /100K435

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate