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