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