Montgomery County

IN · Pop. 142,271 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 142,271.

$/Acre: $11,335

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 166.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax8.61%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$64,767

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,335

Median Home Price$623K

Acres for Sale1769

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,705 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

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 /100K585

Property Crime /100K585

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak