Franklin County

IN · Pop. 187,324 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Franklin County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 187,324.

$/Acre: $14,845

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 443.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax8.25%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$37,390

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,845

Median Home Price$861K

Acres for Sale256

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,807 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K543

Property Crime /100K491

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak