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