Madison County

IN · Pop. 121,886 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 121,886.

$/Acre: $4,633

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 79.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.11%

Combined Sales Tax7.11%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$69,052

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,633

Median Home Price$451K

Acres for Sale3857

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall43 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,224 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K323

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate