Winnebago County

IA · Pop. 34,619 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Winnebago County is a rural county in IA with a population of approximately 34,619.

$/Acre: $2,162

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 24.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index87.2

Median Household Income$93,253

Poverty Rate23.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,162

Median Home Price$366K

Acres for Sale465

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,012 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K595

Property Crime /100K699

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong