Pike County

IN · Pop. 157,057 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pike County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 157,057.

$/Acre: $14,714

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 368.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.36%

Combined Sales Tax7.36%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$42,895

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,714

Median Home Price$854K

Acres for Sale4049

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,595 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K442

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak