Ripley County

IN · Pop. 47,330 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Ripley County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 47,330.

$/Acre: $1,729

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 29.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.72%

Combined Sales Tax8.72%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$69,300

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,729

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale1398

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,086 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)342 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479

Property Crime /100K334

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate