Carroll County

IN · Pop. 173,901 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Carroll County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 173,901.

$/Acre: $10,748

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 216.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax8.62%

Cost of Living Index92.1

Median Household Income$39,423

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,748

Median Home Price$530K

Acres for Sale1527

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,098 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K365

Property Crime /100K511

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak