Fulton County

IN · Pop. 114,861 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Fulton County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 114,861.

$/Acre: $3,870
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 192 days
Broadband: 89%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 74/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax1.15%
Combined Sales Tax8.15%
Cost of Living Index88.7
Median Household Income$94,086
Poverty Rate11.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,870
Median Home Price$423K
Acres for Sale782
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season192 days
Annual Rainfall42.2 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,276 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)200 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
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 /100K570
Property Crime /100K442
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City37 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Ag EconomyModerate