Posey County

IN · Pop. 5,705 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Posey County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 5,705.

$/Acre: $1,711

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 5.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.28%

Combined Sales Tax8.28%

Cost of Living Index91.4

Median Household Income$75,267

Poverty Rate11.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,711

Median Home Price$223K

Acres for Sale1696

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,666 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)390 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K664

Property Crime /100K509

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyStrong