Adams County

IN · Pop. 84,818 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 84,818.

$/Acre: $3,492

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 57.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax8.74%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$56,179

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,492

Median Home Price$282K

Acres for Sale2677

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall42.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,422 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K514

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate