Scott County, Iowa
Among the top 21% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 2% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
- top 13% for cost of living
- top 14% for walkability
- bottom 7% for air quality
Scott County is a county in Iowa with about 174,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on property crime and air quality.
Official websitescottcountyiowa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.7 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 87% of US counties
Home Value$198k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$919better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.57%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax5.91%better than 23% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.47%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment4.0%better than 65% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.5 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall35.2 inbetter than 24% of US counties
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 51% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 53% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.9better than 15% of US counties
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 7% of US counties
School Quality44.6better than 26% of US counties
Violent Crime1556/100kbetter than 14% of US counties
Property Crime2451/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Community
Population174,31588th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3256th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9831st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.0%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.9%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 83% of US counties
Walkability7.9/20better than 86% of US counties
Airport Distance141 mibetter than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.9%better than 78% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.74better than 71% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Scott County an affordable place to live?
- Scott County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 87% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Scott County?
- The median home value in Scott County is $198k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Scott County?
- Median household income in Scott County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Scott County?
- Median gross rent in Scott County is $919 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Scott County safe?
- Scott County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1556/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2451/100k.
- What is the weather like in Scott County?
- Scott County averages 74°F in July and 22°F in January, with 37.5 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Scott County?
- Public-school quality in Scott County is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Scott County?
- The average one-way commute in Scott County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)