Comprehensive data from 10 authoritative sources to help you make informed off-grid living decisions
Enter a 5-digit ZIP code to access comprehensive off-grid data including solar resources, climate patterns, water availability, elevation, hardiness zones, air quality, and regulatory information.
OffGridIQ is a comprehensive location intelligence database specifically designed for individuals planning to live off-grid or in rural areas. Unlike generic real estate search tools, OffGridIQ aggregates critical data from 10 authoritative government and scientific sources to provide a complete picture of any U.S. location's suitability for off-grid living.
Our platform eliminates the need to visit multiple government websites, parse complex datasets, or manually research each data point. With a single ZIP code search, you instantly access solar energy potential, climate patterns, water availability, growing zones, elevation data, air quality, firearms regulations, and current weather conditions - all the essential factors that determine whether a location will support your off-grid lifestyle.
Whether you're evaluating property for purchase, planning a solar installation, assessing agricultural potential, or simply researching off-grid possibilities, OffGridIQ provides the data-driven foundation you need to make informed decisions. All data comes directly from trusted sources including NREL, USGS, USDA, EPA, NOAA, and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Simply enter any 5-digit U.S. ZIP code into the search box above. Our system will query multiple government databases simultaneously to compile a comprehensive report for that location.
Within seconds, OffGridIQ retrieves data from 10 authoritative sources. Our intelligent caching system ensures fast results while respecting API rate limits. If we've recently searched a location, you'll get instant cached results. New searches trigger fresh API calls to ensure you're seeing the most current data available.
Your results display in organized, easy-to-read sections. Compare solar potential across months, understand climate extremes, identify nearby water sources, check growing zones for agriculture, and review all other critical off-grid factors. Each data point includes its authoritative source for verification and further research.
Within seconds, OffGridIQ retrieves data from 10 authoritative sources. Our intelligent caching system ensures fast results while respecting API rate limits. If we've recently searched a location, you'll get instant cached results. New searches trigger fresh API calls to ensure you're seeing the most current data available.
Your results display in organized, easy-to-read sections. Compare solar potential across months, understand climate extremes, identify nearby water sources, check growing zones for agriculture, and review all other critical off-grid factors. Each data point includes its authoritative source for verification and further research.
OffGridIQ integrates data from the following authoritative sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability for your off-grid planning:
Provides solar resource data including peak sun hours, Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI), Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI), and Diffuse Horizontal Irradian
Defines growing zones based on average annual minimum winter temperatures. Essential for anyone planning gardens, orchards, or agricultural activities as part of their off-grid lifestyle. Includes frost date information for planting schedules.
Identifies nearby wells and provides groundwater availability information within a 25-mile search radius. Water access is perhaps the single most critical factor in off-grid viability, and USGS data helps assess local water table characteristics.
Provides precise elevation data in feet and meters. Elevation affects everything from solar panel angles to water flow patterns, foundation requirements, and temperature variations. Higher elevations often mean more sun hours but also colder temperatures.
Delivers real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data, pollutant categories, and health advisories. Air quality impacts quality of life and can be a deciding factor when choosing between locations, especially in areas prone to wildfire smoke or industrial pollution.
Provides current weather conditions including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and cloud cover. Also includes detailed 7-day forecasts to help you understand real-time conditions during property visits or planning phases.
Curated database of state firearms regulations, specifically focusing on constitutional carry (permitless concealed carry) status and age requirements. For many rural residents, understanding local firearms laws is an important lifestyle consideration.
Framework ready for integration with historical climate records, extreme weather events, frost dates, and growing season length. NOAA provides the authoritative record of long-term climate patterns in the United States.