Steuben County

IN · Pop. 125,651 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Steuben County is a suburban county in IN with a population of approximately 125,651.

$/Acre: $4,872
Property Tax: 0.85%
Growing Season: 168 days
Broadband: 72%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 85.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.85%
Local Sales Tax1.93%
Combined Sales Tax8.93%
Cost of Living Index95.7
Median Household Income$83,342
Poverty Rate14.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,872
Median Home Price$472K
Acres for Sale3454
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season168 days
Annual Rainfall43.9 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low24°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,057 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)139 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K304
Property Crime /100K330
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City35 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Ag EconomyModerate