Winneshiek County

IA · Pop. 32,380 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Winneshiek County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 32,380.

$/Acre: $4,891

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 56.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.48%

Cost of Living Index97.3

Median Household Income$93,186

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,891

Median Home Price$397K

Acres for Sale2442

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,596 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)126 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate