LaGrange County

IN · Pop. 6,204 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

LaGrange County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 6,204.

$/Acre: $1,708

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 4.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax7.7%

Cost of Living Index89

Median Household Income$40,600

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,708

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale4116

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,839 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)366 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K745

Property Crime /100K555

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyStrong