Howard County

IN · Pop. 27,317 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Howard County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 27,317.

$/Acre: $2,044

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 186 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 16.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax8.68%

Cost of Living Index86.3

Median Household Income$50,518

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,044

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale1778

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season186 days

Annual Rainfall43 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,639 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)350 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K598

Property Crime /100K441

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong