Boone County

IN · Pop. 151,425 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Boone County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 151,425.

$/Acre: $8,485

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 125.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.78%

Combined Sales Tax8.78%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$69,253

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,485

Median Home Price$517K

Acres for Sale1324

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,647 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)325 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K389

Property Crime /100K277

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak