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