Daviess County

IN · Pop. 158,264 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Daviess County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 158,264.

$/Acre: $5,921

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 126.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.62%

Combined Sales Tax8.62%

Cost of Living Index89.9

Median Household Income$51,052

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,921

Median Home Price$376K

Acres for Sale2304

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,828 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K481

Property Crime /100K555

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak