Morgan County

IN · Pop. 115,584 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Morgan County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 115,584.

$/Acre: $4,246

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 71.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$94,669

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,246

Median Home Price$346K

Acres for Sale2309

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,675 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)308 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K481

Property Crime /100K290

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate