Allen County

IN · Pop. 154,387 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Allen County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 154,387.

$/Acre: $17,177

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 279.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.65%

Combined Sales Tax8.65%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$55,759

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$17,177

Median Home Price$793K

Acres for Sale3857

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,262 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K770

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak