Starke County

IN · Pop. 30,356 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Starke County is a rural county in IN with a population of approximately 30,356.

$/Acre: $1,889

Property Tax: 0.85%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 24/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%

Local Sales Tax0.07%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$84,829

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,889

Median Home Price$178K

Acres for Sale4161

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,437 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K597

Property Crime /100K533

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyStrong