Jefferson County

IN · Pop. 199,615 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 199,615.

$/Acre: $8,277

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 122.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.28%

Combined Sales Tax8.28%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$87,837

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,277

Median Home Price$443K

Acres for Sale379

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall45 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,066 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K376

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak