Woodbury County

IA · Pop. 140,348 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Woodbury County is a mixed county in IA with a population of approximately 140,348.

$/Acre: $12,675

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 161.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax6.01%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$90,541

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,675

Median Home Price$751K

Acres for Sale4138

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,807 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K294

Property Crime /100K343

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak