Wayne County

IA · Pop. 122,074 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Wayne County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 122,074.

$/Acre: $15,842

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 349.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.44%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$59,766

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,842

Median Home Price$811K

Acres for Sale331

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,143 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399

Property Crime /100K364

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak