Shelby County

IN · Pop. 184,644 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Shelby County is a mixed county in IN with a population of approximately 184,644.

$/Acre: $6,451

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 125/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax8.34%

Cost of Living Index92.8

Median Household Income$64,634

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,451

Median Home Price$464K

Acres for Sale1801

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,679 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)105 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K419

Property Crime /100K336

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak