Worth County

IA · Pop. 128,147 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Worth County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 128,147.

$/Acre: $5,642

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 76.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.06%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$44,904

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,642

Median Home Price$363K

Acres for Sale3666

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall31 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,857 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K246

Property Crime /100K193

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyModerate