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