LaPorte County

IN · Pop. 142,841 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

LaPorte County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 142,841.

$/Acre: $9,847

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 180.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$59,518

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,847

Median Home Price$554K

Acres for Sale2105

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,371 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K375

Property Crime /100K366

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak