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