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