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