Newton County

IN · Pop. 172,812 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Newton County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 172,812.

$/Acre: $7,828

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$46,982

Poverty Rate23.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,828

Median Home Price$412K

Acres for Sale3833

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,922 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)356 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K463

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak