Elkhart County

IN · Pop. 35,915 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Elkhart County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 35,915.

$/Acre: $7,349

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 114.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax8.81%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$78,902

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,349

Median Home Price$461K

Acres for Sale2987

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall41 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,550 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)397 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537

Property Crime /100K511

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak