Huntington County

IN · Pop. 139,429 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Huntington County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 139,429.

$/Acre: $15,895

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 162 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 248.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax8.05%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$38,795

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,895

Median Home Price$734K

Acres for Sale2645

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season162 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,320 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)117 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K314

Property Crime /100K428

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak