Wapello County

IA · Pop. 34,285 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wapello County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 34,285.

$/Acre: $6,467

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax6.08%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$57,630

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,467

Median Home Price$509K

Acres for Sale3361

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall30.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,993 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)355 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K368

Property Crime /100K365

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate