Owen County

IN · Pop. 178,345 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Owen County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 178,345.

$/Acre: $11,777

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 191 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 460.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.23%

Cost of Living Index90.5

Median Household Income$37,030

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,777

Median Home Price$555K

Acres for Sale4310

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season191 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,629 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)202 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K294

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak