Warren County

IA · Pop. 29,683 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Warren County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 29,683.

$/Acre: $2,177

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 26/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.31%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$76,608

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,177

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale4631

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,378 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)155 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K427

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate