Spencer County

IN · Pop. 45,399 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Spencer County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 45,399.

$/Acre: $2,311

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 34.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax8.9%

Cost of Living Index91

Median Household Income$68,301

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,311

Median Home Price$259K

Acres for Sale4444

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,422 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K284

Property Crime /100K248

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate