Henry County

IN · Pop. 175,726 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Henry County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 175,726.

$/Acre: $13,102

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 223/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index91.3

Median Household Income$91,452

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,102

Median Home Price$747K

Acres for Sale4501

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,774 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K299

Property Crime /100K189

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak