Jasper County

IN · Pop. 158,254 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jasper County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 158,254.

$/Acre: $8,679

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 133.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.6%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index88.5

Median Household Income$64,608

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,679

Median Home Price$599K

Acres for Sale2724

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,382 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)386 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K488

Property Crime /100K320

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak