Wayne County
Wayne County, Iowa: solar permitting grade C (score 44/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 44/100 |
| Population | 6,441 |
| Solar ordinance | No specific solar ordinance recorded |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Wayne County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Lucas County (≈20 mi) · Clarke County (≈31 mi) · Warren County (≈43 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Wayne County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Allerton city
- Clio city
- Corydon city
- Humeston city
- Lineville city
- Millerton city
- Promise City city
- Seymour city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Lucas County · ≈20 miC45—
- Decatur County · ≈24 miC49—
- Appanoose County · ≈24 miC43—
- Putnam County, MO · ≈25 miD53—
- Mercer County, MO · ≈25 miC51—
- Clarke County · ≈31 miF100—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Wayne County ranks #73 of 99 ranked Iowa counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Iowa: Polk County (A · 25), Scott County (A · 29), Wapello County (B · 31). See all Iowa county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.