Dubois County

IN · Pop. 23,490 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Dubois County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 23,490.

$/Acre: $1,757

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 14.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.26%

Combined Sales Tax8.26%

Cost of Living Index98.8

Median Household Income$91,679

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,757

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale1174

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,939 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K516

Property Crime /100K696

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town25 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyStrong