Porter County

IN · Pop. 102,252 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Porter County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 102,252.

$/Acre: $14,260

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 56%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 323.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.47%

Combined Sales Tax8.47%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$77,130

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,260

Median Home Price$825K

Acres for Sale4299

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall41.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,684 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)221 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K353

Property Crime /100K391

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage56%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak