Van Buren County

IA · Pop. 119,526 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Van Buren County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 119,526.

$/Acre: $10,645
Property Tax: 1.57%
Growing Season: 149 days
Broadband: 72%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 140.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%
Local Sales Tax1.67%
Combined Sales Tax7.67%
Cost of Living Index96.8
Median Household Income$41,604
Poverty Rate24.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,645
Median Home Price$540K
Acres for Sale4071
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season149 days
Annual Rainfall32.9 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low9°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,714 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)346 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K362
Property Crime /100K251
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyWeak