Iowa County

WI · Pop. 175,524 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Iowa County is a mixed county in WI with a population of approximately 175,524.

$/Acre: $10,650
Property Tax: 1.85%
Growing Season: 149 days
Broadband: 49%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 218.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.85%
Local Sales Tax1.37%
Combined Sales Tax6.37%
Cost of Living Index92.7
Median Household Income$39,447
Poverty Rate10.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,650
Median Home Price$564K
Acres for Sale4035
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season149 days
Annual Rainfall32.9 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low10°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,469 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado5/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)153 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K426
Property Crime /100K464
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak