Knox County

IN · Pop. 89,385 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Knox County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 89,385.

$/Acre: $4,443

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax8.21%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$47,448

Poverty Rate12.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,443

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale2157

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,188 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K481

Property Crime /100K580

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate