Jennings County

IN · Pop. 66,772 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Jennings County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 66,772.

$/Acre: $3,601

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 57.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index86.4

Median Household Income$84,409

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,601

Median Home Price$252K

Acres for Sale153

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,679 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)332 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K465

Property Crime /100K318

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate