Harrison County

IN · Pop. 78,498 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Harrison County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 78,498.

$/Acre: $5,685

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 85/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.99%

Combined Sales Tax8.99%

Cost of Living Index88.3

Median Household Income$80,464

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,685

Median Home Price$503K

Acres for Sale4193

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall39.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,177 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K377

Property Crime /100K434

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate