Clay County

IN · Pop. 25,995 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 25,995.

$/Acre: $1,987

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 26/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index91.5

Median Household Income$85,396

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,987

Median Home Price$223K

Acres for Sale1586

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall38.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,844 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)204 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503

Property Crime /100K581

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate