Cass County

IN · Pop. 79,923 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cass County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 79,923.

$/Acre: $12,556

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 212/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$82,953

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,556

Median Home Price$731K

Acres for Sale3304

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall44.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,987 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)338 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K383

Property Crime /100K513

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak