Benton County

IN · Pop. 142,883 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Benton County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 142,883.

$/Acre: $6,986

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 111.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax8.45%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$91,427

Poverty Rate26%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,986

Median Home Price$448K

Acres for Sale3062

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall39 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,625 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)103 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K526

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak