Lawrence County

IN · Pop. 5,129 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 5,129.

$/Acre: $1,964
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 167 days
Broadband: 52%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax0.53%
Combined Sales Tax7.53%
Cost of Living Index98.2
Median Household Income$62,190
Poverty Rate11%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,964
Median Home Price$295K
Acres for Sale3668
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season167 days
Annual Rainfall39 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,618 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)370 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K635
Property Crime /100K382
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town21 miles
Nearest City46 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyStrong