Orange County

IN · Pop. 86,916 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Orange County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 86,916.

$/Acre: $4,696
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 162 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 78/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax1.18%
Combined Sales Tax8.18%
Cost of Living Index86.1
Median Household Income$93,200
Poverty Rate20.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,696
Median Home Price$378K
Acres for Sale2873
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season162 days
Annual Rainfall42.1 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,046 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)103 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K456
Property Crime /100K521
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City22 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate