Bartholomew County

IN · Pop. 156,489 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bartholomew County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 156,489.

$/Acre: $5,826

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 122.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax8.58%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$38,643

Poverty Rate19.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,826

Median Home Price$495K

Acres for Sale4297

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,877 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)240 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K420

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak