Perry County

IN · Pop. 179,385 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Perry County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 179,385.

$/Acre: $7,933

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 152.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax8.61%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$56,232

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,933

Median Home Price$500K

Acres for Sale4499

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,326 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K691

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak