Putnam County

IN · Pop. 9,313 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Putnam County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 9,313.

$/Acre: $1,576

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 8.6/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 Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$35,405

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,576

Median Home Price$168K

Acres for Sale403

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation1,941 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)339 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K688

Property Crime /100K430

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyStrong