Wright County

IA · Pop. 112,821 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Wright County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 112,821.

$/Acre: $6,300

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index85.8

Median Household Income$71,874

Poverty Rate11.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,300

Median Home Price$358K

Acres for Sale1124

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,092 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K308

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyModerate