Hancock County

IN · Pop. 21,230 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 21,230.

$/Acre: $1,742

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 27.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax8.97%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$72,796

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,742

Median Home Price$292K

Acres for Sale1751

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,885 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)218 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K406

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate