Washington County

IA · Pop. 196,338 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 196,338.

$/Acre: $12,393

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 148.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.83%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index85.5

Median Household Income$79,119

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,393

Median Home Price$661K

Acres for Sale1921

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,349 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)173 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437

Property Crime /100K459

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak