Blackford County

IN · Pop. 80,922 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Blackford County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 80,922.

$/Acre: $3,184

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$42,620

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,184

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale2665

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,633 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)230 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K484

Property Crime /100K585

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate