Kossuth County, Iowa
Among the top 9% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 8% for property crime
Kossuth County is a county in Iowa with about 15,000 residents. It grades A for safety & wellbeing and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, property crime, and violent crime. It rates lower on annual snowfall and income tax.
Official websiteco.kossuth.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.2 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 84% of US counties
Home Value$119k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$818better than 50% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.14%better than 30% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.46%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.5 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.0 inbetter than 22% of US counties
Sunny Days224 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk32.3better than 66% of US counties
School Quality61.9better than 63% of US counties
Violent Crime217/100kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Crime91/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Community
Population14,71833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.7%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 66% of US counties
Airport Distance126 mibetter than 35% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.8%better than 46% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.68better than 32% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kossuth County an affordable place to live?
- Kossuth County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 84% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kossuth County?
- The median home value in Kossuth County is $119k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kossuth County?
- Median household income in Kossuth County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kossuth County?
- Median gross rent in Kossuth County is $818 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kossuth County safe?
- Kossuth County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 217/100k (better than 87%). Property crime is 91/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kossuth County?
- Kossuth County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 34.5 in of annual precipitation and about 224 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kossuth County?
- Public-school quality in Kossuth County is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kossuth County?
- The average one-way commute in Kossuth County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)