Hamilton County

IN · Pop. 139,965 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hamilton County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 139,965.

$/Acre: $10,983

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 188.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.1%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$59,081

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,983

Median Home Price$636K

Acres for Sale3537

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,628 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K551

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak